Lot 124
  • 124

A Regency 2¾-inch terrestrial pocket globe by Nicholas Lane, London, dated 1809

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • paper
  • with case approximately 7.5cm. diamater; 3in.
in papered shagreen style case, the interior with celestial paper, outer case distressed

Provenance

Sir William Forbes, 7th Bt. (1773-1828)

Condition

The actual globe is in fair and stable condition. The surface lacquer is scratched and scuffed in places. However the case is split and cracked, some of this is old some is more recent, and could restore well. The celestial lining papers reflect the exterior issues.
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