Sold for:
$2,252
$2,252
W. & A. K. Johnston, Ltd. 18-inch Terrestrial Library Globe, Edinburgh, Scotland, c. 1900, printed gores with states and countries highlighted in different colors, maker's cartouche in the Pacific stating 18 Inch Terrestrial Globe, Terrestrial Globe, A.J. Nystrom & Co., Chicago, Ill. , Analemma or Table of Equation of Time chart, brass hour circle at the pole and calibrated meridian ring, paper on wood horizon ring with signs of the zodiac and calendar, all on a turned and carved walnut base with central carved shaft support and four supporting legs, ht. 40 in. Age consistent wear and discoloration of shellac, old surface on base, very minor losses.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-06-02
