Furniture & Works of Art - 8th January 2008

Lot 517

A George III table celestial globe

Estimate £2,500 - £3,000

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Description

A George III table celestial globe, with printed label 'Cary's New Celestil Globe, on Which the Whole of The Stars To The Fifth Magnitude Inclusive With Part of The First Are Correctly Laid Down. Calculated to The Year 1800 London. Made & Sold by J & W Cary Aug 1802,' on a moulded and turned mahogany tripod base, the globe, 9in (22.5cm) dia, 19in (48cm) h.