Bardin’s New British Terrestrial and Celestial Globes. [Nineteenth Century English Globes].

$150,000 · Offered by Biblio

First edition

c. 1800. Fine pair of two large Regency period globes produced by William and Thomas M. Bardin, two of the most highly regarded globemakers of the period. Both the celestial and terrestrial globe measure 18 inches in diameter and are mounted on the original mahogany tripod stands with central compasses mounted on raised brass casters. Fitted with brass meridian rings, the terrestrial globe with an additional brass hour circle at the north pole. The horizon circles for both globes have engraved paper zodiacal rings with calendar. Each with a cartouche reading, "Sir Joseph Banks, Bart K.B., President of the Royal Society, this New British Terrestrial Globe: 1807; The Rev. Nevil. Maskelyne, D.D.F.R.S, Astronomer royal, This New British Celestial Globe c. 1800. The terrestrial globe's cartouche has additional text reading: "Containing all the latest discoveries and communications from the most correct and authentic observations and surveys to the year 1799 by Capt. Cook.. engraved from an accurate drawing by Mr. Arrowsmith, Geographer...W. T. M. Bardin. Additions to 1807-1814." The New British celestial globe's cartouche, "Containing the positions of nearly 6000 stars, clusters, nebulae, planetary nebulae c., correctly laid down to the present period from the latest observations. W. 7 T. Ma. Bardin." In near fine condition. The terrestrial globe has some older restorations and minor losses and a repair to the horizon band. The celestial globe with minor age cracks on the north po

• Year: 1800
• Edition: First Edition
• Binding: unknown

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