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Lot description
Late 19th c., London, telescoping and swing arm with mahogany prop, labeled on back, 45"h x 25"w x 14.5"d (tallest), 32"h (shortest)
Auction sale reference
John Carter, Victorian "Literary Machine"
Sold for $425 at Millea Bros Ltd on Feb 18, 2026.
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