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Literary machine by the famous English cabinetmaker John Carter.
This is the famous adjustable reading table with telescopic mahogany shelf.
The four-legged base is in gilded brass.
The original bone plaque of the master cabinetmaker is on the back.
Our table is sold as is (one arm to be restored).
circa 1880
John Carter was a cabinetmaker and inventor of genius. He owned a famous store at 6 Cavendish Street, Portland Place, London.
He supplied Queen Victoria and the Prince of Wales, as well as the emperors of Germany and Russia.
A model similar to ours was presented to German Emperor Wilhelm I.
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