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A pair of Regency Cary's 12 inch terrestrial & Celestial Globes early 19th century
Estimate
20,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- mahogany paper plaster brass
- 1m high, 44cm. diam.; 3ft. 3½in., 1ft. 5½in.
the terrestrial globe with a label: CARY`S / NEW / TERRESTRIAL GLOBE / DELINEATED /From the best Authorities extant/ Exhibiting the late Discoveries towards the/ NORTH POLE / and every improvement in Geography / to the present time / LONDON / Made and sold by G & J Cary, 86 St James`s St, Jan 4 1833; the celestial globe inscribed : CARY`S / NEW CELESTIAL GLOBE / on which / are correctly laid down upwards of 3500 Stars / Selected from the most accurate of observations / and calculated for the year 1800 / With the extent of each constellation precisely defined / by Mr Gilpin of the Royal Society / Made and sold by J & W Cary Strand London
Condition
Good overall condition. Some old marks and scratches. Replaced castors.
"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."
Catalogue Note
For a note on Cary, please see footnote to lot 190