Description
Pair of celestial and terrestrial globes mounted on a tripod foot in varnished mahogany. Orientation compass at the spacer. Equatorial table in polychrome engraved paper with the zodiac calendar. Graduated brass meridian circles. A cartouche on each sphere summarizes the different actors of the proposed discoveries. The globes are signed WYLD in London and dated 1856 England, mid 19th century Total height: 104 cm Diameter of the globes: 48 cm (restorations and cleaning of use)
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Pair of celestial and terrestrial globes mounted on a tripod foot in varnished mahogany. Orientation compass at the spacer. Equatorial table in polychrome engraved paper with the zodiac calendar. Graduated brass meridian circles. A cartouche on each sphere summarizes the different actors of the proposed discoveries. The globes are signed WYLD in London and dated 1856 England, mid 19th century Total height: 104 cm Diameter of the globes: 48 cm (restorations and cleaning of use)
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