A Regency Fifteen-Inch Celestial Globe
A Regency Fifteen-Inch Celestial Globe
J. and W. Cary, London, 1818
the globe with twelve gores printed with constellation figures, set within a wooden horizon ring with a printed calendar and zodiac scales pasted down, raised on a mahogany four-legged stand with a compass built into the base.
Height overall 41 inches; diameter overall 20 inches.
NOTE: The globe was recently dropped and incurred significant damage to the globe, chapter ring and stand. Additional images available upon request. Offered without reserve.
This lot is located in Chicago.
European Furniture & Decorative Arts NOTE: The globe was recently dropped and incurred significant damage to the globe, chapter ring and stand. Please see images to assess damage.
Provenance:
Philip Colleck, New York (retains a paper label)
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Chicago, Illinois, 16 November 2012, Lot 179
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A Regency Fifteen-Inch Celestial Globe
J. and W. Cary, London, 1818
the globe with twelve gores printed with constellation figures, set within a wooden horizon ring with a printed calendar and zodiac scales pasted down, raised on a mahogany four-legged stand with a compass built into the base.
Height overall 41 inches; diameter overall 20 inches.
NOTE: The globe was recently dropped and incurred significant damage to the globe, chapter ring and stand. Additional images available upon request. Offered without reserve.
This lot is located in Chicago.
European Furniture & Decorative Arts NOTE: The globe was recently dropped and incurred significant damage to the globe, chapter ring and stand. Please see images to assess damage.
Provenance:
Philip Colleck, New York (retains a paper label)
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Chicago, Illinois, 16 November 2012, Lot 179
