A MATCHED PAIR OF REGENCY CARY'S NEW TERRESTRIAL AND CELESTIAL 18" GLOBES ON STANDS, BY JOHN AND WILLIAM CARY, STRAND, LONDON, 1816,

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Oct 1, 2022

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• Lot Description
  A MATCHED PAIR OF REGENCY CARY'S NEW TERRESTRIAL AND CELESTIAL 18" GLOBES ON STANDS, BY JOHN AND WILLIAM CARY, STRAND, LONDON, 1816, the terrestrial globe with circular printed cartouche enclosing "CARY'S / NEW / TERRESTRIAL GLOBE, / EXHIBITING / The Tracks and Discoveries made by / CAPTAIN COOK; / Also those of CAPTAIN VANCOUVER and the / NORTH WEST COAST OF AMERICA / And M.DE LA PEROUSE, on the COAST of TARTARY / TOGETHER / With every other Improvement collected from / Various Navigators and TRAVELLERS / to the present time. / LONDON / Made & Sold by J.&W. Cary, Strand March 1st, 1816.," twelve hand colored and engraved gores throughout, with engraved brass meridian circle enclosed by a printed paper covered wood horizon ring with compass directions, divided by Zodiac houses composed of symbols, months with respective number of days, and supported by walnut ribs on a turned standard raised on a tripod pincer legs base ending in brass casters, joined by tapered stretchers converging at a circular printed compass centering a north star encircled by "J. & W. CARY / STRAND LONDON," ringed by stars with points topped by abbreviated directions, a fleur-de-lys, and enclosed by a conforming walnut frame with molded trim, lacking arrow needle and glass cover, total height: 45", diameter: 24"; together with a Cary's New Celestial Globe with pearl beaded oval printed cartouche enclosing "CARY'S / NEW CELESTIAL GLOBE. / on which are laide down / THE WHOLE of the STARS NEBULAE, &C. / Contained in the Astronomical Works of the / REVe. F. WOLLASTON FRS, / De la Caille, Herschel Hevelius, Mayer,  / Flamsteed, Bradley &c. / London Made & Sold by J.&W. Cary Strand March 1816.," beneath cartouche is printed "EXPLANATION / Greek letters or Aiglires prefixed to the Stars (illegible) from the British / Catalogue a Stroke drawn under the figures and (illegible) De la Caille / H. Hevelius M. Mayer C.H.C Herschel and B.B...(illegible),"  on hand tinted and engraved gores with the various Astrology stars figures over Latin names, locations, and  constellations within an engraved gilt brass meridian circle crossed by a printed paper wood horizon ring divided by the months of year and their respective signs/symbols, raised on a similar stand on brass casters joined by matching printed compass lacking arrow needle and glass cover; total height: 44 5/8", diameter: 24 1/8".   Provenance: Property from the Jesse H. Jones and Houston Endowment Collection, all proceeds to benefit the Houston Food Bank.

  Condition

  Old varnish has darkened, scattered spots, scratches, dings, small scattered tears, large age shrinkage crack (revealing plaster layer) under and parallel to equator line, some edge lifting on gores, dents, some small holes, tear towards south pole area, small patches of paper degradation or loss throughout, old liquid spill marks, edge wear, brass fixtures have oxidized, wood stand has scuff marks, scratches, dings, age shrinkage cracks, stretcher compass is lacking glass cover and arrow needle, and surface build up throughout. The celestial globe is in better condition but has some circular wear at top and bottom of globe, some areas of paper degradation, some small scattered nicks, and surface buildup. The brass meridian circle is tarnished, worn gilding, and surface wear. The horizontal ring has considerable surface buildup, scattered nicks, areas of paper degradation, loss, splits from wood shrinkage, and edge wear. The stand has some scuff marks, scratches, dings, losses, surface buildup, stretcher compass has been repaired, the printed compass is lacking areas, darkened, torn, and is lacking arrow needle as well as glass cover. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
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