Lot #105 - Regency Pedestal Celestial Globe by John Cary, c.1818
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Auction House:Aalders Auctions
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Sale Name:Traditional Antiques & Antiquities Including a Single Owner Collection of Antiquities
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Sale Date:29 Oct 2022 ~ 12noon (AEDT)
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Lot #:105
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Lot Description:Regency Pedestal Celestial Globe by John Cary, c.1818
the globe set with the stars and nebulae contained in the catalogues of Wollaston, Herschel, Bode, Piazza, Zach & C. calculated to year 1820, the sphere made from twelve engraved gores, with constellations depicting Greek characters and mythical beasts, the whole on a turned support with lower set compass surrounded by three splayed legs with acorn feet, a/f, height 85cm -
Estimate:A$1,800 - 2,200
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Realised Price:
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Category:Scientific & Industrial
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