Hodgkinsons Folding Wooden Trench Ladder First World War One WW1 Army Military

Here is a rare Folding Ladder that dates from around the First World War era. These were manufactured by Hodgkinsons of Ambergate, Derby. Originally patented in 1906 they were first designed for use with tall Edwardian motorcars but their compact and portable nature proved invaluable in trench warefare. The ladder is made from wood posts with steel reinforcements and 7 steel rungs. The ladder has 3 hinged sections which fold out to 9 feet long and then you move the 2 posts apart for the rungs to appear.

There are hooks at the top end. Folded the ladder is 3 feet long (36" / 92cm) and when opened its 9 feet tall (98" / 248cm). The ladder is 10.5 wide when opened (27cm).

A rare and unusual item for your First World War memorabilia collection. It would also be ideal for an early motorcar or automobilia collection. The ladder is in very good condition and the metal parts still show traces of the original black paint. The ladder is heavy at around 8kg.

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