{"product_id":"book-grabber-bamboo-167cm-country-house-library-19th-century-antiques","title":"Book Grabber Bamboo 167cm Country House Library 19th Century ANTIQUES","description":"\u003cp\u003eBook Grabber Bamboo 167cm Country House Library 19th Century ANTIQUES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Victorian book grabber, almost 5.5 foot in length, beautifully restored and in full working condition. Crafted from mottled or spotted bamboo, an ornamental variety famous for its distinct leopard print like spots, gives the long handle an exotic look. The large brass pincer can be gently opened and closed via a lever mechanism. This long version would most likely have been used to reach the highest book shelves of a library, possible of a country or stately home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAlso known as a library long arm, shop reacher or book picker this handy tool gained great popularity during the 19th century. Offered in lengths from 3 up to 6 feet it would be used in domestic settings as well as public places like libraries and retail establishments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis desirable book grabber is an authentic and fully working example. It would make a lovely prop for a library in a country or stately house, a book shop, hotel or boutique. Or as a decorative antique in your home! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eProduct summary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace Of Origin: England\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Bamboo, Brass, Metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer Marks \u0026amp; Inscriptions: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: 19th Century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvenance: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: Length 167cm (66 inches) approx.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#victorianbookgrabber #bamboobookgrabber #countryhouselibrarybookpicker #decorativeantiques #roccoantiques\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rocco Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55339667095934,"sku":"RA-202469","price":399.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0797\/5724\/6755\/files\/antique_book_grabber_bamboo_brass_main_7copy.jpg?v=1790509113","url":"https:\/\/roccoantiques.co.uk\/products\/book-grabber-bamboo-167cm-country-house-library-19th-century-antiques","provider":"Rocco Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}