Pair of George III Terrestrial and Celestial 18-Inch Mahogany Globes by W. & T. M. Bardin Circa 1805

Estate / Collection: Estate of Bartlett Burnap

Each on on fluted ring-turned tapering legs joined by a circular stretcher inset with a compass (with later compass paper), on brass caps and casters, the terrestrial globe with printed dedication inscribed 'To the Rt. Honorable SIR JOSEPH BANKS BART. K.B. President of the Royal Society This new British Terrestrial Globe Containing all the latest Discoveries and Communications, from the most correct and authentic Observations and Surveys, to the year 1799 by Capt. Cook and more recent Navigators. Engraved from an accurate Drawing by Mr. Arrowsmith, geographer, Is respectfully Dedicated by his most obedient hble. servants W. & T.M. Bardin; Additions to 1807'; additionally inscribed 'Manufactured & Sold Wholesale & Retail by W & T. M. Bardin 16 Salisbury Square Fleet Street London.', the celestial globe with printed dedication inscribed 'To the Rev Nevil Maskelyne. D.D.F.R.S Astronomer Royal. This new British Celestial Globe Containing the Positions of nearly 6000 Stars, Clusters, Nebulae, Planetary Nebulae & Correctly laid down to 1800 from the latest obsevations and discoveries by Dr. Maskelyne, Dr. Herschel, The Revd. Fr. Wollaston &c.; &c.; is respectfully Dedicated by his most obedient hble servants W. & T.M. Bardin;'; and additionally inscribed 'Manufactured & Sold Wholesale & Retail by W. & T. M. Bardin 16 Salisbury Square Fleet Street London'.

Height 45 inches (112 cm), diameter 18 in (46 cm)

Keith Banham, The Clock House, London, 1974
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