Lot 150
A pair of Newton's 'New Improved' terrestrial and celestial library globes circa 1830
Auction: 19 March 2008 at 11:00 GMT
Description
on mahogany stands with ring-turned baluster columns and splayed tripod bases ending in turned feet, united by undertiers mounted with compasses, the maker's cartouches (of similar, but not identical form) inscribed: 'NEWTON’S NEW AND IMPROVED CELESTIAL GLOBE On which all the stars, nebulae and clusters contained in the extensive catalogue of the late F.Wollaston FRS, are accurately laid down in their right Ascensions & Declinations, having been recalculated for the Year 1830 by W. Newton. Manufactured by Newton Son & Berry, Chancery Lane, London. Published Jan 1.1834' , and; 'NEWTON’S New and Improved TERRESTRIAL GLOBE, embracing every recent discovery to the present time, manufactured by NEWTON, SON & BERRY, 66 Chancery Lane, London, Published Jan 1st 1834'. Both globes with brass hour rings and meridians, the horizons with zodiac emblems and each inscribed 'Published 1st March 1832 by Newton's & Berry' Both the globes have their original compass papers, which bear the inscription NEWTON, SON & BERRY (one slightly damaged and lacking pointer and glass) the terrrestrial globe incorportaing 'An improved ANALEMMA showing the sun’s declination and place in the zodiac' (2)
Dimensions
43.5cm diameter, 90cm high, horizons 6.1cm wide