G.F. Cruchley/ Cary
12-Inch Celestial Floor Globe
London: 1855
36 inches high
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G.F. Cruchley/Cary Celestial Floor Globe
19th Century
19th Century
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The celestial globe in brass meridian, the horizon with engraved paper calendar and zodiac, raised on a mahogany tripod stand central turned baluster standard, above three downswept legs, ending in brass casters.
The celebrated Cary family of cartographers and globe makers was founded by John Cary (c. 1754-1835), a map engraver and seller. For more information see our Guide to Globe Makers
Rectangular Cartouche: CARY'S/ NEW CELESTIAL GLOBE,/ ON WHICH/ are which correctly laid down upwards of 3500 Stars/ Selected from the most accurate observations/ With the extent of each Constellation precisely defined/ London/ Made and Sold by G.F. Cruchley, 81 Fleet Street/ Republished January 1st, 1851.