Furniture, Works of Art and Clocks - 9th January 2019

Lot 687

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

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £450

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Description

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.