A PAIR OF 9IN.TERRESTRIAL AND CELESTIAL TABLE GLOBES BY NEWTON & SON, CHANCERY LANE, LONDON, CIRCA 1857-65
celestial globe signed in the cartouche NEWTON'S IMPROVED CELESTIAL GLOBE / 66 CHANCERY LANE, the constellations shown include the original 48 proposed by Claudius Ptolomey plus, in the southern hemisphere, the later ones found and introduced 18th-century, such as Telescopium, the Artist's Easel, the Pendulum Clock and the Octant, the globes mounted in a brass half circle, divided from 0° to 90° and numbered every ten degrees, on turned mahogany pillar support with circular base, overall height - 14.5in. (37cm.)

Newton & Son, globe makers, are recorded as working at 66 Chancery Lane between 1841 and 1883. See Clifton, Gloria, Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851.

Condition Report
Condition of both globes: very good, still with the original brown varnish, but noting a small loss of varnish below 'Leo' on the Celestial, but with no loss of map or damage.

We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of this property. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Charles Miller Ltd is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD “AS IS” IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE.