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19th Century Carved Ivory Terrestrial Globe with Hidden Sundial
$4,751.97
£3,564.84
€4,000
CA$6,579.44
A$7,150.72
CHF 3,832.13
MX$86,822.45
NOK 48,110.10
SEK 44,614.81
DKK 30,472.58
About the Item
Rare and fascinating 19th-century terrestrial globe, finely carved in ivory, which opens to reveal a hidden sundial inside.
This extraordinary piece exemplifies the artistry and ingenuity of 19th-century scientific craftsmanship, combining geography, astronomy, and decorative art in a single object.
The globe is delicately engraved with detailed cartographic markings and demonstrates the precision typical of European scientific instruments of the period.
Dimensions: Height 9 cm (3.5 in), Diameter 5 cm (2 in).
A museum-quality 19th-century scientific curiosity, prized for its rare combination of a globe and sundial, making it a unique collectible for connoisseurs of antique horology and scientific instruments.
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