- 2 CARY TERRESTRIAL AND CELESTIAL GLOBES,
2 CARY TERRESTRIAL AND CELESTIAL GLOBES, 1800'S John & William Cary of London, a pair of terrestrial and celestial globes on mahogany stands with maps of the Earth and the skies, the terrestrial globe inscribed 'Cary's New Terrestrial Globe, Drawn from the most recent Geographical Words, showing the whole of the New Discoveries with the Tracks of the Principal Navigators and every improvement in Geography to the present Time, London, Published by G&J Cary,' and the celestial globe inscribed 'Cary's New Celestial Globe on Which are carefully laid down the whole of the Stars and Nebulae contained in the Catalogues of Wollaston, Herschel, Bode, Piazzi, Zach & c. calculated to the year 1820. Made & Sold by J&W Cary, Number 38, Strand, London 1818,' Note: The Cary brothers are regarded as the greatest British globe makers of the Georgian period. Provenance: From the Private Collection of Kathy Moe Bazemore, Atlanta, Georgia. Approximate dimensions: Overall h. 40"; to top of stand 30"; stand dia. 20.5".
- PAIR OF CARY'S TERRESTRIAL AND CELESTIAL
PAIR OF CARY'S TERRESTRIAL AND CELESTIAL GLOBES, LONDON Circa 1818. Retailed by Kirk & Mercen, New York. Globe Dia. 18in.
- TWO FINE REGENCY GLOBES ON MAHOGANY
TWO FINE REGENCY GLOBES ON MAHOGANY STANDS, BY WILLIAM AND THOMAS M. BARDINEach with a cartouche, 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 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, 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 (c 1800. Each globe measures 18 inch in diameter).
Both on identical floor stands with compass', raised on brass casters. Fitted with brass meridian rings, the terrestrial globe with brass hour circle at the north pole. The horizon circles for both globes have engraved paper zodiacal rings with calendar.
Bardin's 18 inch globes were the largest produced by this distinguished firm, and were among the finest globes available in the period, introduced in 1798. New revised editions were published until at least the 1820s. All editions were offered with a choice of furniture styles, of which those with mahogany floor stands, such as these were the most luxurious. Paired examples of Bardin's 18 inch globes are almost never offered on the market, particularly with the original tripod stands. A similar pair can be seen at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C.
The geography of the terrestrial globe is up to date, and is largely taken from the work of Aaron Arrowsmith, the most accomplished mapmaker of the early 19th century. Arrowsmith's North American geography greatly influenced Lewis and Clark and Bardin shows the continent based on Arrowsmith on the eve of the publication of the discoveries of these great explorers. The discoveries of Hearne, Mackenzie, Cook and other great explorers of the preceding decades are also shown in detail. An excellent description of the celestial globe can be found in Dekker, taken from the example of the 1814 edition at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich.
William Bardin and his son Thomas M. Bardin were important globe and instrument makers in the late 18th century. Both were professional cartographers and their globes show an elegance and style often lacking in their English competition.
42 x 24 in. diam.
Condition
The terrestrial globe with old restorations, minor staining and losses on the south pole. Minor losses and a repair to the horizon band. The celestial globe with minor age cracks on the north pole with minor restorations. Compass needles and paper in facsimile. Both with minor spotting and some oxidation to old color with expected wear and nicks to the feet with minor pitting to the brass meridians. Structurally sound.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
- PAIR OF GEORGE III ADAMS & COMPANY MAHOGANY
PAIR OF GEORGE III ADAMS & COMPANY MAHOGANY TERRESTRIAL AND CELESTIAL GLOBES ON LATER BASES23 x 16 in. diam.
Note provided by Chris Jussel from Vernay & Jussel Antiques, NY. "To His Most Sacred Majesty George The Third, this new celestial globe containing all ye Southern Constellations lately observed at the Cape of Good Hope, & all the stars in Flamsted's British catalogue, its most humbly inscribed by his Majesty's most dutiful & obliged subject & servant, G. Adams. Math'l Ins't Maker to ye King. 1782."
In an age unparalleled in the quality of its scientific instruments, George Adams' reputation was pre-eminent. George III, as passionate and knowledgeable amateur scientist, appointed Adams his personal instrument maker while still Price of Wales, and continued the appointment after becoming King in 1760. A book by Adams on the construction and uses of globes first published in 1766 became the standard work of the period, and by 1810 had gone through 30 editions, the last with a preface and additions by his son Dudley, himself a distinguished maker. Adams' workshop was visited by some of the greatest Continental scientists, such as the Prussian astronomer Bernoulli, and the Portuguese J. H. de Magellan, who noted that Adams had made one of the two known static barometers.
There are a pair of globes similar to these, and dated the same year, in the Museo Astronomico in Rome, and further examples by Adams are in museums in Naples, Padua, Ravenna and Madrid.
Condition
The bases later. Wear consistent with use, some discoloration to the globe surface and a few stains. One with compass needle detached. Some surface losses. Otherwise in good condition. Nice age patina. Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
- FOUR 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY TABLE GLOBES
FOUR 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY TABLE GLOBES 6-in. dia. Joslin terrestrial globe on an associated wooden stand; a 4-in. dia. terrestrial globe marked in part, "The Kildare Place/Educational Depository/Dublin," on a turned wooden base; 5-in. dia. Newton celestial globe on a turned wooden base; and a 6-in. dia. globe on a wire base
- Large and Impressive George III Mahogany
Large and Impressive George III Mahogany 21 Inch Celestial Library Globe, J. & W. Cary, London, 1799 the sphere with label: Cary's New and Improved CELESTIAL GLOBE on which Is carefully laid down the whole of the STARS and NEBULÆ, Contained in the ASTRONOMICAL CATALOGUE, of the Rev'd Mr. WOLLASTON, F.R.S. Compiled from the Authorities of FLAMSTEED, DE LA CAILLE, HEVELIUS, MAYER BRADELY, HERSCHEL, MASKELYNE &c. With an extensive number from the Works of Miss Herschel. The whole adapted to the year 1800, and the limits of each Constellation determined by a Boundry and supported in a turned mahogany tripod base with compass rose
height 52 in — 132.1 cm
- FOLK ART SECRET SOCIETY CELESTIAL &
FOLK ART SECRET SOCIETY CELESTIAL & TERRESTRIAL GLOBESTwo folk art columnar pedestals with celestial and terrestrial globes as finials. Both with carved wood columnar bases with figural acanthus leaf motif leading to rotating globes on top with wire mount. The globes, circa 1910, are by the Atlas Globe Supply Company of Chicago, paper over plaster. Each base is painted gold.
These were believed to be out of a secret society lodge in the New England area.
Each globe stands 36 inches tall and is 16 x 16 inches wide.
Condition
Columnar bases each have extensive chipping and wear to surface. Globes are split at the equator and paper is separating from the globe surfaces. Celestial globe has some loss of paper in one spot.
- J&W CARY (LONDON) 1816 CELESTIAL AND
J&W CARY (LONDON) 1816 CELESTIAL AND TERRESTRIAL GLOBESAn exceptional matching pair of Regency period floor globes, one terrestrial and one celestial, by John and William Cary (1754-1835 and 1759-1825, respectively) of London. Engraved and hand-colored. The Cary brothers were renowned creators of precision instruments, and their globes were widely regarded as the very finest that England had to offer in the Georgian/Regency period. The terrestrial globe's cartouche reads: "Cary's New Terrestrial Globe. Exhibiting the tracks and discoveries made by Captain Cook; also those of Captain Vancouver on the Northwest Coast of America; and M. de la Perouse on the coast of Tartary, together with every other improvement collected from various navigators and travellers of the present time. / London / Made & sold by J&W Cary, Strand March 1st, 1816. With corrections and additions to 1820." The celestial globe's reads: "Cary's New Celestial Globe. On which are laid down the whole of the stars nebulae &c. contained in the astronomical works of the Revd. F. Wollaston F.R.S. De la Caille, Herschel, Hevelius, Mayer, Flamsteed, Bradley &c. / Made & sold by J&W Cary Strand March 1816." Each globe is 18" in diameter. Each is presented atop its original walnut tripod stand with brass casters, each measuring 45" x 24" in total.
Condition
Overall, the celestial globe is in good to very good condition, and the terrestrial is in fair to good condition. The globes each have a very nicely aged patina, though some areas of middle Asia and the North Pacific on the terrestrial globe's surface decoration have rubbed away. The celestial globe turns without issue, the terrestrial globe leans slightly into the stand, and must either be slightly adjusted or held aside to turn. There is a small loss to the paper calendar atop the terrestrial globe's stand.
- Near-Pair of French Bronze-Patinated
Near-Pair of French Bronze-Patinated Spelter Hall Lamps, featuring running putti holding flambeaux in the manner of Emile Bruchon, fourth quarter 19th century, one putto standing atop a butterfly-winged wheel, with a tiled plaque of \"L\'amour Vainquerr\", the other standing atop a celestial globe, both presented on verde antico marble bases of disc form, with a matching plaque of \"L\'Amour Vagabond\", the blown glass shades lacking, h. 20\".
- ENGLISH PHILIPS CELESTIAL GLOBE PAINTED
ENGLISH PHILIPS CELESTIAL GLOBE PAINTED ELEPHANTAn English Philips celestial globe with a painted iron elephant. Globe measures 12.5" x 6", the elephant measures 10".
- AN ANTIQUE MAP, "SYSTEMA SOLARE ET PLANETARIUM,"
AN ANTIQUE MAP, "SYSTEMA SOLARE ET PLANETARIUM," NUREMB...AN ANTIQUE MAP, "Systema Solare et Planetarium," NUREMBERG, 18TH CENTURY, parcel gilt and hand colored engraving, after work by cartographer Johann Baptist Homann (1664-1724), the present work likely compiled by Johann Doppelmayr (1677-1750) for Atlas Novus Coelestis in quo Mundis Spectabilis, image: 19 1/4" x 22 1/4". Note: The present map, "depicts the state of astronomical knowledge in the early 1700s. In the center is a representation of the Sun-centered heliocentric world introduced by the great Polish astronomer, Nicholas Copernicus. The view here includes descriptions from the Dutch astronomer Christiaan Huygens, complete with sunburst and showing the orbits of the planets and their moons revolving concentrically around the sun. The rest of the universe is shown in the form of the twelve constellations of the zodiac. In the upper left corner, we see representations of the then-known planets along with the Sun. In the upper right corner, we see heavenly clouds and diagrams of other solar systems that were thought to exist around the stars. In the lower left corner, we see a depiction of the solar eclipse of May 12, 1706. In the lower right corner below the illustration of a lunar eclipse, we see representations of three cosmological systems that are being introduced to us by Urania, the goddess of astronomy. Going left to right, we first see the system of the ancient Greek astronomer, Claudius Ptolemy, which is partially obliterated by contemporary astronomical instruments (allegorically implying that modern science has dispatched this view). In this system, the Earth is in the center, followed by the orbits of our Moon, Mercury, Venus, the Sun, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and the fixed stars. A hybrid system developed by the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe is next. In this model, the Earth is in the center and is orbited by the Moon and the Sun. However, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn orbit the Sun, giving sol some semblance of grandeur. But the fixed stars continue to surround the central Earth. The final model is labeled sic ratione (i.e., according to reason) and is the Copernican system. This labeling and the central dominance of Copernicus' ideas in this print clearly indicate the opinions of Doppelmayr, even though alternative models are included in the corner for historical purposes." "Johann Doppelmayr (1677-1750) was a Professor of Mathematics at the Aegidien Gymnasium in Nuremberg. He wrote on a number of topics, including astronomy, geography, cartography, spherical trigonometry, and scientific instruments, and he collaborated in the production of terrestrial and celestial globes. He was a member of the Royal Society of London and the Berlin and St. Petersburg Academies of Sciences. In the early 1700s, Doppelmayr prepared a number of astronomical and cosmological plates that appeared in several works by cartographer Johann Baptist Homann (1664-1724), who founded a famous cartographic publishing firm that continued through his heirs until 1848. In 1742, these plates were collected and issued as the Atlas Novus Coelestis in quo Mundus Spectabilis?. This atlas had a total of 30 plates, 20 that dealt with various astronomical themes (e.g., cosmological systems of Copernicus and Tycho Brahe, planetary and other bodies in the solar system), and 10 that were constellation maps showing the positions of the stars and the paths of comets." Courtesy: Kanas, Nick, Star Maps: History, Artistry, and Cartography, Springer/Praxis, 2009 and the David Rumsey Map Collection.
Condition:
In very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
- A MATCHED PAIR OF REGENCY CARY'S NEW
A MATCHED PAIR OF REGENCY CARY'S NEW TERRESTRIAL AND CE...A MATCHED PAIR OF REGENCY CARY'S NEW TERRESTRIAL AND CELESTIAL 18" GLOBES ON STANDS, BY JOHN AND WILLIAM CARY, STRAND, LONDON, 1816, the terrestrial globe with circular printed cartouche enclosing "CARY'S / NEW / TERRESTRIAL GLOBE, / EXHIBITING / The Tracks and Discoveries made by / CAPTAIN COOK; / Also those of CAPTAIN VANCOUVER and the / NORTH WEST COAST OF AMERICA / And M.DE LA PEROUSE, on the COAST of TARTARY / TOGETHER / With every other Improvement collected from / Various Navigators and TRAVELLERS / to the present time. / LONDON / Made & Sold by J.&W. Cary, Strand March 1st, 1816.," twelve hand colored and engraved gores throughout, with engraved brass meridian circle enclosed by a printed paper covered wood horizon ring with compass directions, divided by Zodiac houses composed of symbols, months with respective number of days, and supported by walnut ribs on a turned standard raised on a tripod pincer legs base ending in brass casters, joined by tapered stretchers converging at a circular printed compass centering a north star encircled by "J. & W. CARY / STRAND LONDON," ringed by stars with points topped by abbreviated directions, a fleur-de-lys, and enclosed by a conforming walnut frame with molded trim, lacking arrow needle and glass cover, total height: 45", diameter: 24"; together with a Cary's New Celestial Globe with pearl beaded oval printed cartouche enclosing "CARY'S / NEW CELESTIAL GLOBE. / on which are laide down / THE WHOLE of the STARS NEBULAE, &C. / Contained in the Astronomical Works of the / REVe. F. WOLLASTON FRS, / De la Caille, Herschel Hevelius, Mayer, / Flamsteed, Bradley &c. / London Made & Sold by J.&W. Cary Strand March 1816.," beneath cartouche is printed "EXPLANATION / Greek letters or Aiglires prefixed to the Stars (illegible) from the British / Catalogue a Stroke drawn under the figures and (illegible) De la Caille / H. Hevelius M. Mayer C.H.C Herschel and B.B...(illegible)," on hand tinted and engraved gores with the various Astrology stars figures over Latin names, locations, and constellations within an engraved gilt brass meridian circle crossed by a printed paper wood horizon ring divided by the months of year and their respective signs/symbols, raised on a similar stand on brass casters joined by matching printed compass lacking arrow needle and glass cover; total height: 44 5/8", diameter: 24 1/8". Provenance: Property from the Jesse H. Jones and Houston Endowment Collection, all proceeds to benefit the Houston Food Bank.
Condition:
Old varnish has darkened, scattered spots, scratches, dings, small scattered tears, large age shrinkage crack (revealing plaster layer) under and parallel to equator line, some edge lifting on gores, dents, some small holes, tear towards south pole area, small patches of paper degradation or loss throughout, old liquid spill marks, edge wear, brass fixtures have oxidized, wood stand has scuff marks, scratches, dings, age shrinkage cracks, stretcher compass is lacking glass cover and arrow needle, and surface build up throughout. The celestial globe is in better condition but has some circular wear at top and bottom of globe, some areas of paper degradation, some small scattered nicks, and surface buildup. The brass meridian circle is tarnished, worn gilding, and surface wear. The horizontal ring has considerable surface buildup, scattered nicks, areas of paper degradation, loss, splits from wood shrinkage, and edge wear. The stand has some scuff marks, scratches, dings, losses, surface buildup, stretcher compass has been repaired, the printed compass is lacking areas, darkened, torn, and is lacking arrow needle as well as glass cover. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."