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A French/Swiss walnut patent adjustable bookrest, early 20th century
The slope with stay and a pen-rest to one side, on standard end supports joined by an undertier, the iron adjusting mechanism stamped Depose. Paris. Berne, Breveté S.G.D.G. patent and alided A.M, bearing a brass label Pupitres Hycieniques Excelsior, Brevet A. Mauchain S.G.D.G. patent Gesetzlich Geschtzt, no. 1111 Modèles déposés. Paris - Bernes, Concessionnaire Exclusif du Droit D'explositation. John Delapraz, Geneve (Suisse).
the rest -- 36¼in. (92cm.) wide, 22½in. (57cm.) deep
The slope with stay and a pen-rest to one side, on standard end supports joined by an undertier, the iron adjusting mechanism stamped Depose. Paris. Berne, Breveté S.G.D.G. patent and alided A.M, bearing a brass label Pupitres Hycieniques Excelsior, Brevet A. Mauchain S.G.D.G. patent Gesetzlich Geschtzt, no. 1111 Modèles déposés. Paris - Bernes, Concessionnaire Exclusif du Droit D'explositation. John Delapraz, Geneve (Suisse).
the rest -- 36¼in. (92cm.) wide, 22½in. (57cm.) deep
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