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A pair of George IV 15 inch terrestrial and celestial globes on mahogany stands circa 1828
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- paper, pine, glass, brass, mahogany
- 102cm. high, 53cm. diameter; 3ft. 4in. 1ft. 9in.
the Terrestrial globe with an indistinct label: NEWTON`S/ New and Improved/ TERRESTRIAL GLOBE/ ...../ ..../ Navigators and Travellers/ TO the Present Time/ ... by NEWTON`S.../ 66 , Change...., the celestial globe labelled: NEWTON`S /NEW AND IMPROVED/ CELESTIAL GLOBE/ on which all the stars are taken from the / elablorate and most approved Catalogue of P........ / the Nebulous from Bode and the double Stars and / the .... proper motions from South/ ....../ BY MR. W. NEWTON/ Manufactured by Newton Son....Chancery Lane. on mahogany twist carved sabre legged tripods, with compasses to the base
Provenance
David Drey, Ltd., London
Condition
These globes are both in `country house' condition. Both are very worn with losses, tears, chips and cracks to the globes throughout which will require expert restoration. The brass could require cleaning according to taste. The base of the celestial globe is cracked and repaired. The compass on the terrestrial globe is cracked and chipped. The timbers are faded and could benefit from re-polishing.
"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."