A PAIR OF TERRESTRIAL AND CELESTIAL TABLE GLOBES by dudley adams, ONE DATED 1810 THE OTHER DATED 1811

each on a mahogany stand, the terrestrial globe with the inscription A / Correct Delineation / OF THE / EARTH / according to the moft recent Discoveries / By DUDLEY ADAMS, / Globe and Mathematical Insftrument Maker, / TO HIS MAJESTY, / OPTICIAN / To H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES, &c&c. / N^{o 60 Fleet Street London 1810,} the celestial globe with the inscription AN IMPROVED / CELESTIAL GLOBE, / By DUDLEY ADAMS, / Globe & Mathematical Inftrument Maker, / To his Majesty / AND OPTICIAN TO / H.R.H. the PRINCE of WALES, &c&c. / N^{o60 Fleet Street London 1811.}

Restored condition, stands in good condtion with nice color; celestial globe with small cracks and inpainting at the poles, craquelure and abrasions, yellowing to varnish, small plugs to horizon ring; terrestrial globe with restorations throughout, especially to the north and south poles and along the equator, yellowing and craquelure to varnish, abrasions, restorations and inpainting, separation and repairs along center of the Atlantic Ocean, Russia and Arabia (lifting in the Salt Desert), inpainting throughout; each lacking brass hour ring to top of compass housing; the compass of the celestial globe stand with possibly later glass, and lacking brass ring.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.