Regent Antiques has dated this Victorian Cased Star Globe to the 1890s.
The constellations are depicted on lithographed paper segments; one bears the inscription:
NAVISPHERE
DE
MR De MAGNAC
Bte S.G.D.G.
G. THOMAS CONSTR
PARIS
The freely rotating globe is fitted in its original mahogany case.
Condition:
In really good condition with no losses. As an antique item, the globe shows signs of use commensurate with age, these minor condition issues are mentioned for accuracy, as seen in the accompanying photographs, it displays beautifully.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 21.5 cm x Width 21.5 cm x Depth 21.5 cm - Globe
Height 27 cm x Width 31 cm x Depth 31 cm - Case
Dimensions in inches:
Height 8 inches x Width 8 inches x Depth 8 inches - Globe
Height 11 inches x Width 1 foot x Depth 1 foot - Case
Henry Hughes & Son Ltd
was a renowned 19th and 20th-century London-based manufacturer of nautical, mathematical, and scientific instruments, known for high-quality sextants, chronometers, and compasses. Founded in 1828, the firm was incorporated in 1903, produced "Husun" brand instruments, and merged with Kelvin & Wilfrid O. White Co. in 1947 to form Kelvin & Hughes Ltd
Our reference: A4594
Regent Antiques has dated this Victorian Cased Star Globe to the 1890s.
We specialise in english and continental furniture, silver, porcelain and decorative items.
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