A Pair of English Terrestrial and Celestial Desk Globes
A Pair of English Terrestrial and Celestial Desk Globes
Smith and Son, London, The Terrestrial Example Dated 1866, The Celestial Example Circa 1870
the terrestrial example's cartouche reading: Smith's/ Terrestrial Globe./ Showing the latest/ Discoveries/ to the present time./ London,/ Smith & Son, 63 Charing Cross/ 1866; the celestial example's cartouche reading: Smith's/ Celestial Globe./ London,/ Smith & Son, 63, Charing Cross.
Height of each 12 3/4 inches.
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The diameter of each globe measures 5 1/2 inches. Each in fragile condition. The stands with surface wear; amongst the arms holding up the horizon ring, one on each example has damage. The horizon ring on the left pictured example is askew and does not sit flat. Each globe is askew in its setting and cannot sit in their corresponding notches on the stand. Each globe with dents and loss to the paper, marks of discoloration throughout, and with a small crack near the south poles. Dark coloration to the maps on each. See attached images for further reference. Additional images available upon request.
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A Pair of English Terrestrial and Celestial Desk Globes
Smith and Son, London, The Terrestrial Example Dated 1866, The Celestial Example Circa 1870
the terrestrial example's cartouche reading: Smith's/ Terrestrial Globe./ Showing the latest/ Discoveries/ to the present time./ London,/ Smith & Son, 63 Charing Cross/ 1866; the celestial example's cartouche reading: Smith's/ Celestial Globe./ London,/ Smith & Son, 63, Charing Cross.
Height of each 12 3/4 inches.
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The diameter of each globe measures 5 1/2 inches. Each in fragile condition. The stands with surface wear; amongst the arms holding up the horizon ring, one on each example has damage. The horizon ring on the left pictured example is askew and does not sit flat. Each globe is askew in its setting and cannot sit in their corresponding notches on the stand. Each globe with dents and loss to the paper, marks of discoloration throughout, and with a small crack near the south poles. Dark coloration to the maps on each. See attached images for further reference. Additional images available upon request.
