Edwardian Library Book Grab
An early 20th century Edwardian 'Book Grab' by A.C. Harris, Leicester.
The grab is positioned at one end with a mechanical lever at the other and the pole in-between is painted to simulate bamboo (earlier Victorian models were made from bamboo).
The grab is in good working order. (Circa 1910)
Length 92.5cm (36.4 inches)