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A Georgian 2.75 inch pocket globe with case by T. Harris & son (active in London 1802-1907), dated 1812.
Hammer price
9 000SEK
Estimate
12 000 - 15 000 SEK

Terrestrial globe comprised of hand engraved and coloured gores. The legend reads: "HARRIS / and SON, / Opticians, / LONDON, 1812." Contained in the original skin case opening into two concave hemispheres, each with a celestial chart of half the sky. Axis pins to the poles. The globe's diameter excluding the axis pins 70, the case's diameter 76mm.

Damages. Wear. Cracks.

Saleroom notice

The precise measurements of the globe is as follows: The globe's diameter excluding the axis pins 70, the case's diameter 76mm.

For condition report contact specialist
Alexander Johansson
Stockholm
Alexander Johansson
Assistant Specialist Works of Art
+46 (0)707 88 84 71
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