FR. J. BERG, Sweden, 19th century | Tellurium

FR. J. BERG
Sweden, 19th century
Tellurium

brass, printed paper, cast-iron
with a mechanical 2 3/4 in. terrestrial globe made up of eighteen gores, printed Jordglobe etc., white painted moon, cast-iron base with brass candlestick, the astrological paper calendar printed with maker's name and concave reflector, with winding handle to side
44.5cm. by 61cm.; 1ft. 5½in. by 2ft.
Made in Stockholm, circa 1870.

Condition Report:
Cast-iron possibly repainted and with losses. Reflector tarnished and verso with painted accession number HS-1264. Globe with losses and lifting to paper. The paper calendar with minor losses to paper and ink. Ingrained dirt to mechanical components below globe.

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