Georgian Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Standing on a cast iron base with foliate cast stem, and foliate cast animal foot. The label of ‘John Carter’s Patent Literary Machine – Trade Mark Registered – 6A New Cavendish St., Portland Place, London, W’ is to the back of the reading support.
John Carter was a Victorian inventor and cabinet maker and produced several designs of patented ‘Literary Machines’, operating out of his London premises.
Georgian Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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Victorian Literary Machine by John Carter, London
