Furniture & Works of Art - 8th January 2008

Lot 519

A William IV Newton's Terrestrial globe

Estimate £15,000 - £20,000

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Description

A William IV Newton's Terrestrial globe, with printed segments and a label 'Newton's New and Improved Terrestrial Globe Accurately Delineated From The Observations of The Most Esteemed Navigator's and Travellers To The Present Time, London, Published 1st January 1832, Sold by P. Myers,' 19in dia, the mahogany base with turned ribbed bowl with ebonised moulding on scroll legs united by a compass stretcher, needle, glass and part of paper missing, with brass castors, 43.5in (110.5cm) h.