An unrestored 19th century 18” terrestrial library globe by ...

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An unrestored 19th century 18” terrestrial library globe by Charles Smith & Son of London, comprised of 12 graduated gores, having engraved brass hour and meridian circles, the papered horizon bar supported by four quadrants, on a turned mahogany pedestal with splayed tripod feet united by a central compass. C1865..
H84 Diameter 55
CR: Some discolouration to gores, minor stress fractures to North Pole. Some minor losses to horizon bar. Loss to base of cradle. Discolouration to face of compass.

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Auction Date:
5th Jul 24 at 10am BST

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