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An English 3-inch terrestrial pocket globe, by Cary London, dated 1791
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- globe
- diameter 3 in. ; diameter of case 3 1/4 in.
- 7.6 cm; 8.3 cm
the cartouche printed with CARY / Pocket / GLOBE; / aggreeable / to the latest / DISCOVERIES / LONDON / pubd. by J&W Cary Strand Apr 1 1791; with its original fish-skin case lined with paper gores giving a list of latitudes of places not shown on the globe and a map of Caesar's time; the interior of the case printed with a cartouche A TABLE / OF / Latitudes & Longitudes / of Places not given / on this / GLOBE; the other half inscribed The WORLD as known in CAESAR'S Time / aggreeable to D'Auville; with modern plastic stand.
Provenance
Trevor Philip & Son Ltd., London
Condition
The globe in good condition the varnish is slightly yellowed and with some yellowing and losses to varnish about the South pole; the interior gores also in good condition with some yellowing to varnish and with some lifting; the case in good condition with some small age cracks and with slight warpage.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. 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 Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. 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 Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.