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A Cary's 14" Terrestrial table globe circa 1820
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- BEECH
- 53cm. high, 48cm. diam.; 1ft. 9in., 1ft. 7in.
labelled CARY`S/ NEW/TERRESTRIAL GLOBE/ Drawn from the most recent/TOPOGRAPHICAL WORKS/ showing the whole of the New Discoveries/ with the/ TRACKS of the PRINCIPAL NAVIGATORS/and every improvement in Geography/ to the present time/ LONDON/ London Published by J & W Cary 181 Strand, Nov.24th 1820, on an ebonised stand
Condition
This piece is in `country house' condition. There is considerable wear to the globe itself with a hole on the underside revealing the plaster frame. There are losses to the gores throughout and age cracks all-over. The horizon ring is very worn with losses to detail throughout with some age cracks and consequent losses to paper detail. The ebonising to the stand is also worn.
"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."