Lot 161
  • 161

Ensemble de trois sphères armillaires et un globe terrestre d'époque Louis-Philippe, vers 1845

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description

  • Haut. 47, 42 et 39 cm
  • Height 18 1/2, 16 1/2 and 15 1/3 in
reposant sur des piètements en bois tourné noirci ; le globe signé DELAMARCHE / PARIS / Rue du Battoir 7 / 1845 (remonté à l'envers) ; (petits manques)

Condition

Illustration is accurate. The three spheres in good overall condition; traces of dust. The globe with a few dents to the boiled cardboard., probably repainted in places; does not turn any longer. Evidence of old worm damages on the feet. Very attractive set.
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