An Associated Pair of English Twelve-Inch Mahogany Celestial and Terrestrial Library Globes

John and William Cary, London, 1816 and George and John Cary, London, 1830

the celestial example's cartouche reading: Cary's/ New Celestial Globe/ on which/ are correctly laid down upwards of 3500 Stars/ Selected from the most accurate observations/ and calculated for the Year 1800/ With the extent of each Constellation precisely defined/ By Mr. Gilpin of the Royal Society/ Made & Sold by J & W. Cary/ Strand London, Jan. 1, 1816; the terrestrial example's cartouche reading: 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 & Sold by G & J Cary, 86 St. James's Street, Jany. 4, 1830.
Height of each example 24 1/2 inches.

Property from a Prominent Corporate Collection

The terrestrial globe in good and stable condition overall with surface scratches and slight discoloration, fading and grime deposit scattered to the surface of the globe and the horizon ring, all consistent with age and use. Small instances of loss to the map throughout; few instances of tearing from abrasion around the south pole. The compass at the base with some staining, the glass dirty but intact. The stand is sturdy, with light surface scratches but no other significant damage.
The celestial globe in fair condition overall, the stand stable, the mount of the globe slightly wobbly in its setting. The globe with a large crack near the center, on the upper half. Some grime deposit, fading and discoloration to the map and horizon ring, consistent with age. The horizon ring with separation and cracks at joints. The glass cover of the compass at the base is not attached in place, can be removed. The needles is out of its setting and the image is slightly warped. The stand with light surface wear in the form of dents, marks and scratches. See attached images for further reference. Height overall is 25 inches. Diameter of outside of meridian rings is 17 inches.

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An Associated Pair of English Twelve-Inch Mahogany Celestial and Terrestrial Library Globes

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