A late Victorian walnut and cast iron reading table by John Carter

A late Victorian walnut and cast iron reading table by John Carter, the adjustable rest on a brass arm, the back with an ivorine plaque, inscribed 'JOHN CARTER TRADE MARK LITERARY MACHINE 6A NEW CAVENDISH ST. Portland Place, LONDON W.' and also stamped '2791', with a circular top on a reeded stem with leaf decorated legs and lion's paw feet, 147.2cm high (max), 48cm wide.