Lot #23: Antique & Primitive Décor Collection - Step Ladder, Pine doc. box, Hat style boxes, Oversized skeleton Keys

Antique & Primitive Décor Collection featuring a circa 1890 folding wooden step ladder, primitive pine document box, three round lidded storage or hat-style boxes, and four oversized skeleton keys with handwritten provenance notes referencing a church near Manchester, England. The folding wooden ladder is accompanied by handwritten notes indicating it was found in Woodstock, Vermont and dates to approximately 1890. Ladder folds compactly for storage and decorative display and is recommended as a display piece rather than for active climbing use. The primitive pine document box features hand-cut dovetail construction with handwritten notes indicating Waterloo County origin and circa 1880 age. Decorative inset frame detail on lid. Approximate measurements are 14 inches long, 9 inches wide, and 7 inches high. Notes indicate the bottom has been replaced. Suitable for storing letters, documents, or keepsakes. Also included are three round dark wood lidded boxes with metal-style trim and hardware. The boxes were represented to the seller as old hat boxes or possible replicas; exact age and origin are unknown. One box measures approximately 12 inches wide and 10 inches high. Flat-back design allows the boxes to sit neatly against a wall or shelf. Included are four oversized antique skeleton keys with handwritten tag notes indicating they originated from a church near Manchester, England. A distinctive rustic and farmhouse-inspired collection ideal for primitive, country, historical, or cabin décor displays. Condition consistent with age and use including scratches, surface wear, marks, patina, repairs, and age-related imperfections. Measurements shown in photos where available. Pickup category timeslot {A}