A few examples of appraisal values for
VICTORIAN READING TABLE

• JOHN CARTER'S "LITERARY MACHINE", EARLY
  JOHN CARTER'S "LITERARY MACHINE", EARLY 19TH C., ENGLISH, VICTORIAN READING TABLE WITH ADJUSTABLE READING STAND, BALL-JOINT-MOUNTED ..John Carter's "Literary Machine", early 19th C., English, Victorian reading table with adjustable reading stand, ball-joint-mounted reading ledger, telescoping adjustable shaft with mahogany dish top accessory, cast-iron base with paw feet, with original bone label, wear consistent with age and use including repairs to stand, wear to edges, and other minor damages, 41 3/4" h.