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A George III celestial table globe, by J. & W. Cary (fl. 1791-1835), 1800

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A George III celestial table globe, by J. & W. Cary (fl. 1791-1835), 1800
Of 24 engraved half-gores, laid to the ecliptic poles, giving stars to seven orders of magnitude, engraved brass meridian and hour ring, engraved paper horizon on a stand of oak, beech and fruitwood, the globe with label reading 'CARY'S / NEW CELELESTIAL GLOBE / ON WHICH / are correctly laid down towards 3,500 Stars / Selected from the most accurate observations / and calculated for the Year 1800 / With the extent of each Constellation precisely defined / By MR GILPIN of the ROYAL SOCIETY / Made & Sold by J. & W. CARY / Strand London Jan 1 1800', 46cm high overall


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A George III celestial table globe, by J. & W. Cary (fl. 1791-1835), 1800
Of 24 engraved half-gores, laid to the ecliptic poles, giving stars to seven orders of magnitude, engraved brass meridian and hour ring, engraved paper horizon on a stand of oak, beech and fruitwood, the globe with label reading 'CARY'S / NEW CELELESTIAL GLOBE / ON WHICH / are correctly laid down towards 3,500 Stars / Selected from the most accurate observations / and calculated for the Year 1800 / With the extent of each Constellation precisely defined / By MR GILPIN of the ROYAL SOCIETY / Made & Sold by J. & W. CARY / Strand London Jan 1 1800', 46cm high overall

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