A REGENCY MAHOGANY 21 INCH TERRESTRIAL GLOBE BY J & W CARY

Date	1815
Period	Regency, 19th century
Origin	English
Medium	Paper
Dimensions	115.5 x 70 cm (45¹/₂ x 27¹/₂ inches)
Gallery	Ronald Phillips Ltd

Description
Technical

Note: The compass bezel and needle are replacements.
J. & W. Cary were one of the leading globe manufatureres in 18th century England, producing a wide range of designs available in at least three sizes, and sometimes more. The price list in their 1828 advertisement gives an indication of the variety on offer. The 21-inch globe was the largestsize they produced as stock.
The papers on the globe and the horizon ring have survived in outstanding condition.

Date: 1815
Period: Regency, 19th century
Origin: English
Medium: Paper
Dimensions: 115.5 x 70 cm (45¹/₂ x 27¹/₂ inches)
Provenance: Private collection, USA.
Categories: Furniture