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A Malby's Terrestrial Globe dated 1857, on a mahogany stand
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- overall height 40 1/2 in.; diameter of stand 22 3/4 in.; diameter of globe 18 in.
- 102.9 cm; 57.8 cm; 45.7 cm
Restorations, losses.
Condition
Restored condition, the globe with cracks and restored breaks to the poles at the hour rings, the surface slightly over-cleaned with some subsequent losses to the printing on the gores and with areas of discoloration; there are a few small nicks to the lower hemisphere and scratches. The stand in restored condition; small loss to paper of the horizon ring approximately 1 1/2 inches by 3/4 inches; the horizon ring clean and with minor inpainting, lifting and minor chips to the edges; the quarter-supports slightly loose at join with stem; one quarter support with old repaired break at join with stem; the legs are stable and with very minor separation with stem and with old glue a joins with stem; the compass with a later pin and glass cover which is loose from the compass; overall the stand with old marks, scratches, nicks and bruises consistent with age and use.
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.
Catalogue Note
The globe inscribed MALBY'S / TERRESTRIAL GLOBE / Compiled from the latest / & MOST AUTHENTIC SOURCES, / including all the recent / Geographical Discoveries / Manufactured and Published under the superintendance of the / SOCIETY FOR THE DIFFUSION OF USEFUL KNOWLEDGE / BY THOS MALBY & SON / MAP & GLOBE SELLERS TO THE ADMIRALTY / JANY 1, 1857 / Edited by ..., and with a contemporary label inscribed BENJAMIN PIKE & SONS AGENTS / OPTICIANS &c / 518 Broadway, NEW YORK.