A J & W Cary 12-inch celestial table globe, English, early 19th century,
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A J & W Cary 12-inch celestial table globe, English, early 19th century,
the globe with hand coloured gores and cartouche printed CARY'S NEW CELESTIAL GLOBE ON WHICH accordingly laid down upwards of 3500 Stars Selected from the most accurate observations and calculated for the year 1800. With the extent of each Constellations precisely defined By Mr Giplin of the Royal Society. Made and sold by J & W Cary of the Royal Society, in brass meridian within horizon ring applied with calendar and zodiac scales, raised on four stained wood legs with stretcher, 17in (43cm) high
Sold for £2,250 inc. premium

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