A Pair of 19th Century 18" Globes by Newton On Rosewood Library Stands
1845-1846
Height: 46 1/2" Overall Diameter: 24"
Inventory Number 8355-94
Price
$160,000
Description
The celestial globe dated 1845, the terrestial globe dated 1846. Each globe made up of twenty-four engraved split-half gores with brass hour dial to the poles and meridian; the rosewood stands with acanthus carved and fluted turned legs joined by foliate stretchers and a central turned boss; on brass casters.
