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An 18-inch Malby's celestial library globe, London DATED 1850
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- 100cm. high.
raised on four wooden supports to a central turned column, with three inswept feet terminating in brass-capped castors, The cartouche reads: MALBY'S CELESTIAL GLOBE Exhibiting the whole of the STARS Contained in the Catalogues of Piazzi, Bradley, Hevelius, Mayer, la Caille and Johnson the Double Stars from Sir W. Herschel & Struve reduced to the year 1850 BY J. ADDISON MANUFACTURED AND PUBLISHED UNDER THE SUPERINTENDENCE OF THE SOCIETY FOR THE DIFFUSION OF USEFUL KNOWLEDGE BY MALBY & C, DOLLOND. 59. St. PAULS CHURCH YARD LONDON, Engraved by Cha. s Malby
Condition
In overall good condition. Scratches and stains due to use and age. The address "DOLLOND. 59. St. PAULS CHURCH YARD LONDON" later attached on the cartouche.
"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."
"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."