Lot 218
A Pair of Georgian 18-Inch Library Globes, c. 1833, by Smith, London, each made up of two sets of hand-colored finely engraved gores, engraved brass hour dials, brass meridian circle with graduated degrees, the papered horizon rings with degrees of amplitude and azimuth, compass directions and houses of the Zodiac, the celestial globe shows constellations depicted by mythical figures and beasts, raised on Regency-style walnut stands, turned standard, the downcurved legs with brass casters, height 43 1/2 in Note: The terrestrial globe bears the applied cartouche of Boston importer Loring, and reads "Loring's Terrestrial Globe Containing all The Late Discoveries...Compiled from Smith's new English Globe with additions and improvements by Annin & Smith, Josiah Loring, 136 Washington St. [Boston], 1833."
- Notes: Starting bid: 17000
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