A Smith's 18-inch terrestrial library globe, English, mid 19th century,
the sphere mounted in a brass meridian and with cartouche printed Smith's Terrestrial Globe Containing the whole of The Latest Discoveries and Geographical Improvements, also the Tracks of the most celebrated Circumnavigators, and bearing their 172 Stand address, the horizon ring applied with coloured print of calendar and zodiac divisions, on mahogany tripod base with turned balster support, (horizon paper with some loss, globe restored, castors missing) - 42in. (107cm) high
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Category: Collectibles / Scientific Instruments
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