Reading stand
Carters
Category
Furniture
Date
circa 1880 - 1900
Materials
Mahogany, brass, iron
Measurements
119.5 cm (H); 83.5 cm (W)
Place of origin
New Cavendish Street
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Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 287428
Summary
A mahogany, brass and cast iron reading stand, by Carters, New Cavendish Street, London, late 19th century. With an adjustable book rest and circular table, held on a brass pole and cast iron pedestal base.
Provenance
Calke Abbey and contents transferred to the National Trust by the Treasury in lieu of CTT in 1985 with an endowment provided by the NHMF.
Makers and roles
Carters, manufacturer