An undated unsigned celestial sphere, India, probably 19th century

minor dents and abrasion to surface of sphere, axis pin replaced by wire supports, minor patination, as viewed
"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. 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."

This small globe bears a basic minimum of astronomical markings labelled in an overly large naskhî script. The ecliptic is divided for each 10° of each sign, subdivided for each 2°. The celestial equator is divided for each 10° and subdivided for each 2°. The labels include the names of the signs of the zodiac; the obliquity of the ecliptic, that is, the maximum arc between the ecliptic and the equator (mayl-i kullî, between the ecliptic and celestial equator); the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn (madâr al-saratân and al-jady); the day-circle of the pole of the ecliptic (madâr-i qutb-i falak al-burûj); and the north celestial pole marked as the southern one (qutb-i mu'addil-i janûbî).

The crudely fashioned base with four vertical supports is fitted with a horizontal frame divided and labelled for each 6° and subdivided for each 2°. The meridian scale is enthusiastically divided for each 6°, subdivided into 2° intervals, which serves to tilt the globe for the appropriate terrestrial latitude. (A scale from 0° to 90° would suffice.)

Bibliography: The standard work is Savage-Smith, Islamicate Globes.