A superb portable cased 19th Century Paget Star Celestial Globe by H. Hughes & Son Ltd. London, No. 735, circa 1890 in date.
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. It features a horizon ring made of engraved brass with cardinal points and 4 x 90° divisions, and an attachable brass semicircle with degree divisions.
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
Internal Reference: A4594
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1207695
Dateline of this antique is 1890
Height is 21.5cm (8.5inches)Width is 21.5cm (8.5inches)Depth is 21.5cm (8.5inches)
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