PAIR OF GEORGE III CELESTIAL AND TERRESTRIAL TABLE GLOBES BY WRIGHT AND RETAILED BY J. JONES OF HOLBORN , LATE 18TH CENTURY

Each 9-inch globe on a turned beechwood stand.

Paul DeCoste, Newburyport, Massachusetts.

Much wear consistent with age and use. Losses to papered surface. Fractures. Stands with wear and losses. Gallery inspection recommended. The celestial globe inscribed Wright's / New Improved / Celestial Globe / on which the stars are / carefully laid down by / Dr halley, Dr Bradley, &C. / Sold by J. Jones No 135 the / corner of Bell & Crown Inn / Holborn, London; the terrestrial globe inscribed WRIGHT'S / New Improved / Terrestrial Globes / on which the Latitudes and / Longitudes of Places are / Carefully laid down / with all the New Discoveries / Made by the late CAPT. COOK / and other eminent / NAVIGATORS / to the present time / SOLD BY / J. Jones...
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.