30th Apr, 2019 11:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hesperus')

 
  Lot 219
 

219

[M] A 12IN. TERRESTRIAL GLOBE PUBLISHED BY G. & J. CARY, LONDON, 1842

A 12IN. TERRESTRIAL GLOBE PUBLISHED BY G. & J. CARY, LONDON, 1842

the coloured gores over plaster core signed in cartouche Cary’s New Terrestrial Globe Delineated form the best authorities extant, exhibition the late Discoveries toward the North Pole, and every improvement in Geography to the present Time, made and sold by G. & J. Cary, 86 St James’s Street, January 11th, 1842, continents outlined in green, table of equation of time, equator, ecliptic, Tropic of Cancer, tracks with Cook and Vancouver, Antarctic Circle discoveries including Capt. Wilkes, US 1840, brass polar calibrated ring, mounted in brass meridian ring in turned wood stand with horizon ring – 17½in. (44.5cm.) high

Sold for £3,472
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,500

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


Condition Report

Two or three old repairs and filling notably in Pacific Ocean, generally in good overall condition and presents extremely well.

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.

 

A 12IN. TERRESTRIAL GLOBE PUBLISHED BY G. & J. CARY, LONDON, 1842

the coloured gores over plaster core signed in cartouche Cary’s New Terrestrial Globe Delineated form the best authorities extant, exhibition the late Discoveries toward the North Pole, and every improvement in Geography to the present Time, made and sold by G. & J. Cary, 86 St James’s Street, January 11th, 1842, continents outlined in green, table of equation of time, equator, ecliptic, Tropic of Cancer, tracks with Cook and Vancouver, Antarctic Circle discoveries including Capt. Wilkes, US 1840, brass polar calibrated ring, mounted in brass meridian ring in turned wood stand with horizon ring – 17½in. (44.5cm.) high

Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hesperus'), 30th Apr, 2019

Pictures and Naval - 1-61

Sailor Art - 65-97

Shipwreck and East India Co. - 100-125

Collectables inc. Rowing, Liner and Fittings - 128-167

Instruments 170-249

Ship Models - 250-287

 

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