Reading stand
John Carter (fl.1880 - 1920)
Category
Furniture
Date
circa 1880
Materials
Walnut, brass, iron, metal
Measurements
111 cm (Height)
Place of origin
London
Collection
Canons Ashby, Northamptonshire
NT 495037
Summary
A walnut and iron reading stand or 'literary machine', by John Carter of London, circa 1880. Having a walnut rest with metal stays adjusting on an arm attached to a metal stand, set into a cast iron foliate base.
Provenance
Purchased by the National Trust in 2012.
Marks and inscriptions
Rear of stand: [On enameled label] - 'JOHN CARTER / MAKER / 6A NEW CAVENDISH ST. / PORTLAND PLACE LONDON. W. / TRADE MARK / LITERARY MACHINE'
Makers and roles
John Carter (fl.1880 - 1920), furniture maker