Bidspirit auction | PAIR CARY'S NEW TERRESTRIAL AND

PAIR CARY'S NEW TERRESTRIAL AND CELESTIAL TABLE GLOBES - The fine pair of 12-inch Georgian table globes on Regency stands comprise a terrestrial globe inscribed ' CARY'S NEW TERRESTRIAL GLOBE, Delineated from the Best Authorities Extant; Exhibiting the Late Discoveries towards the NORTH POLE and every improvement in Geography to the present Time, LONDON; Published G. & J. Cary, St. James Street, Jan 4th 1833. ' The celestial globe is inscribed, ' CARY'S NEW CELESTIAL GLOBE ON WHICH are correctly laid down upwards of 3500 stars, Selected from the most accurate observations, and calculated for the Year 1800, With the extent of each Constellation precisely defined by Mr. Gilpin of the ROYAL SOCIETY/Made and Sold by J. & W. Cary No. 181 Strand London Jan 1816.' Each hand-colored and engraved paper covered globe stands in an ebonized frame with wood horizon ring mounted with hand-colored and engraved paper, heavy brass meridian and top dial with hand engraved numerals and dividers. Measures 17.5 x 18 inches each. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house. Dimensions Measures 17.5 x 18 inches each. Condition Very good condition, noting scattered old restorations to the paper surface of the gores of each, particularly where rubbed by the horizon ring, repaired split in the paper of the celestial horizon ring, repaired splits to the wood cross support underside support of the celestial globe, where the meridian rests in a brass fitting. Provenance Provenance: The estate of John Adair Jr. (1942-2025), founder and proprietor of Kurofune Antiques, Tokyo (est. 1978). A world-renowned destination for Japanese basketry, prints and furniture, Kurofune was a landmark destination featured in The New York Times, The New Yorker, and The Wall Street Journal.