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ANTIQUE #SA778109

Victorian 'literary Machine' Adjustable Library Reading Stand By Carters - C.1890

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Holtby & Co

A smart and useful piece of Victorian library furniture, having an adjustable mahogany reading stand, with two brass page stays, on a telescopic brass column and a cast iron base with four paw feet.
 
This works very well as a music stand or a reading stand.
 
The back of the mahogany book rest has a maker’s label which reads ‘THE LITERARY MACHINE - CARTERS - TRADEMARK - 2-6 NEW CAVENDISH ST. - 125-129 GT. PORTLAND ST. - LONDON, W.’, and below this is an impressed number 89546.
 
Condition:
 
Generally in good condition, but one splinter of wood missing from the back of the mahogany book rest, and a split down the seam of the inner part of the telescopic part, which doesn’t affect function.
 
Dimensions:
 
72 cm to 130 cm high x 56 cm to 68 cm wide x 34 cm deep
 
Shipping not included. Please email me with your postcode for a shipping quote george.holtby@gmail.com
 
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Antique SA778109 shown on this page was made in 1890. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1890
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Holtby & Co
Unusual country house furniture, antiques and objects from 16th - 20th century. Based in Sherborne, Dorset.
Dorset
United Kingdom
Tel: 07877 240015
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD