29th Oct, 2014 12:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Wizard)

 
  Lot 213
 

213

[M] A 'HUSON' STAR GLOBE BY HENRY HUGHES & SON...

A 'HUSON' STAR GLOBE BY HENRY HUGHES & SON LTD, LONDON, 1920
the 7in. paper-covered wooden globe signed THE HUSON STAR GLOBE / H. HUGHES & SON LTD / LONDON / 1920 mounted in brass meridian and horizon rings counter stamped and numbered '3066', removable axis rings and sliding indicators, contained within teak box with inset top handle and instructions pasted inside lid, approximately -- 10½in. (27cm.) square
Provenance: John Howard, Chief Experimental Officer, Admiralty Compass Observatory, Ditton Park.

Sold for £496
Estimated at £300 - £500

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


Condition Report
Globe in fine overall condition, lower horizon ring pin missing, some scuffing to box which lacks one securing hook.

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A 'HUSON' STAR GLOBE BY HENRY HUGHES & SON LTD, LONDON, 1920
the 7in. paper-covered wooden globe signed THE HUSON STAR GLOBE / H. HUGHES & SON LTD / LONDON / 1920 mounted in brass meridian and horizon rings counter stamped and numbered '3066', removable axis rings and sliding indicators, contained within teak box with inset top handle and instructions pasted inside lid, approximately -- 10½in. (27cm.) square
Provenance: John Howard, Chief Experimental Officer, Admiralty Compass Observatory, Ditton Park.
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