Lot 82
  • 82

A 14-inch table globe, Robert Morden and William Berry, London circa 1675

Estimate
20,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description

  • Fruitwood and brass
  • 54cm. 21¼in. high
with twelve engraved and hand-coloured gores, inscribed in a cartouche A New TERRESTRIAL GLOBE, Made and sold by Robert Morden and William Berry at the Atlas neer the Royal Exchange in Cornhill and the Globe betwen York House and the New Exchange in the Strand, London, a further inscription to 'The Reader' in another cartouche, the cartography with depictions of fabulous beasts and sea creatures together with depictions of natives in both North and South America, the tracks of the voyages of Drake and Cavendish are shown as are the Great Wall of China, and west coasts of New Holland (Australia) and New Zeeland, the brass meridian with engraved scale, the horizon ring applied with an engraved calendar with zodiacal indications, the stand with four turned supports and bun feet

Condition

Globe with some repairs and restorations and re-laying of gores, horizon rings marked and scratched but is readable. Stand was possibly originally ebonised but now a mellow colour and with some old worm damage.
"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."

Catalogue Note

Robert Morden was a publisher of maps and books and an instrument maker. From 1671 until his death in 1703 he worked at the Atlas in Cornhill, near the Royal Exchange. William Berry (1639-1718), was a globe maker and book seller who had been apprenticed to Joseph Moxon in 1656. Initially based in Holborn, he moved in 1674 to the Globe between York House and New Exchange, Strand but in 1676 he moved again to the Globe in Craggs Court between Charing Cross and Whitehall. Although they planned to offer globes of other sizes, only 14-inch globes have been recorded.