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French 19th Century Terrestrial and Celestial Brass Mounted Globe Compendium

$3,250
£2,455.25
€2,815.64
CA$4,534.75
A$4,935.21
CHF 2,616.15
MX$59,374.30
NOK 33,181.16
SEK 30,358.44
DKK 21,035

About the Item

A wonderful French brass and onyx compendium with celestial and terrestrial globes of approximately 3.5" diameter, the celestial signed "Delamarche Paris", the terrestrial signed "E. Bertaux Paris" flanking silvered barometer and thermometer dials, a silvered Roman time dial and a small compass. The entire piece is mounted on a tapering heavy brass base. Delamarche and Bertaux were both very well regarded globe makers in the 19th century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Old inpainting on globes. Minor marks and signs of use. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. Minor restorations to each of the spheres. Clock does not run.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C1125-31stDibs: LU855247862982

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