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A pair of Regency globes on mahogany stands early 19th century, by W & T M Bardin
Estimate
70,000 - 100,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- mahogany, wood, paper
- 117cm. high, 56cm. diam.; 3ft. 10in., 1ft. 10in.
the terrestrial globe inscribed `To the Rt. Honorable/ Sir Joseph Banks, BARt. K.B./President of the Royal Society/ This New British Terrestrial Globe/ Containing all the latest Discoveries and Communications, from the most/ correct and authentic Observations and Surveys to the year 1799/ by Capt. Cook and more recent Navigators. Engraved from/ an Accurate drawing by Mr Arrowsmith, Geographer. ... to 1807Is respectfully dedicated/ by his most obedient servant/ W & T M Bardin/ Manufactured & Sold Wholesale& Retail by W & T. M.Bardin/ 16 Salisbury Square Fleet Street London`, the celestial globe inscribed ` To the Rev/ Nevil MaskelyneD.D., F.R.S./ Astronomer Royal / This New British Celestial Globe/ Containing the Positions of nearly 6000 stars, Clusters, Nebulae, Planetary/ Nebulae& Correctly computed & laid down for the year 1800, from the latest observations/ and discoveriesby Dr Maskelyne, Dr Herschel, The Rev. M Wollaton& c& c/ Is Respectfully Dedicated/ by his most obedient servants/ W & W T Bardin./ Manufactured & Sold Wholesale & Retail/ by W & T.M.Bardin/ 16 Salisbury Square, Fleet Street/ London`, both on stands with reeded turned tapering legs, the base with a compass
Condition
these globes are in excellent restored condition and are ready to place. Some old marks and scratches consistent with age and use and some minor restoration to gores.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."