Lot Essay
One of Johann Klinger's last celestial globes. The J.G. Kunstlandlung continued after his death unitl the mid 19th century.
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KLINGER, Johann Georg (1764-1806), Nrenberg
Globus Celestis cuius positio stellarum ad annum 1800 reducta est per Mr Messier, fecit Norimbergae 1806
A 12-inch (32cm.) diameter celestial globe made up of twelve hand coloured engraved gores, showing numerous decorative constellation figures, lightly varnished, with metal axis, graduated brass meridian circle and hour ring (lacking pointer), mounted in a hexagonal four-legged stand, the papered horizon supported by four outsplayed legs, cross supports and centre post -- 22in. (55.9cm.) high
See Colour Illustration and Detail (trade label)
Globus Celestis cuius positio stellarum ad annum 1800 reducta est per Mr Messier, fecit Norimbergae 1806
A 12-inch (32cm.) diameter celestial globe made up of twelve hand coloured engraved gores, showing numerous decorative constellation figures, lightly varnished, with metal axis, graduated brass meridian circle and hour ring (lacking pointer), mounted in a hexagonal four-legged stand, the papered horizon supported by four outsplayed legs, cross supports and centre post -- 22in. (55.9cm.) high
See Colour Illustration and Detail (trade label)
Literature
cf Vander Krogt kli2
Sale room notice
Please note that this Lot is lacking the hour ring pictured in the catalogue