A pair of George III celestial and terrestrial 12in. diameter table globes by J Newton, 1787

Estimate

10,000 - 15,000 GBP

bidding is closed

Description

paper gesso brass mahogany beech
60cm. high, 44.5cm. diam.; 1ft. 11¾in., 1ft. 5½in.

on grained stands, the celestial globe with a label: A New/ CELESTIAL/GLOBE/ on which the Stars are carefully/laid down from the Accurate/observations of/ Mr Flamstead & Dr Halley/By Jn Newton/ 1787, the terrestrial labelled : A NEW/ TERRESTRIAL GLOBE/on which the/ TRACTS and NEW DISCOVERIES/ are laid down/ from the Accurate Observations/ made by/Cats. Cook, Furneux, Phipps &c./ By J.NEWTON No , Chancery Lane/ Published as the Act directs May 9th/ 1787