Globes

Description 

An exceptional pair of 12 inch, 30,5 cm, diameter table globes.  The terrestrial Fergusons globe improved by C Wright, all the new discoveries of the late Capt. Cook and other eminent navigators are correctly laid down to the present time.  The celestial Wright’s new improved Celestial Globe on which the stars are correctly laid down from the observations of Dr Halley, Dr Bradley.  Sold by K Mc Cullock, No 8 Minories, London. The globes are sitting between four mahogany quadrant supports to a carved and turned central column with three outswept legs terminating in pad feet.

Country of origin
England, London

Age
1783

Condition
Some wear and tear consistent with age

Measurements
H : 63   cm   Diam : 30,5 cm (42 full width)

Provenance
Private collection

Price
POA

Status
Sold

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