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CARY, John and William. New and Improved Celestial Globe..London, 1799
A library celestial globe, diameter 21 inches (53½cm), overall height 47 inches (119cm), the globe made up of two sets of 12 engraved gores, laid to the ecliptic poles, constellation figures lightly hand-coloured in outline, the star positions derived from the catalogue of Mr Wollaston, light varnish (some minor discolouration of gores). Metal pinions, brass hour and meridian circles, hand-coloured engraved horizon circle, the globe mounted on a mahogany stand, the horizon supported by three quadrant supports carrying brass centrepost, turned and reeded legs with cross stretchers incorporating compass, castors (some minor wear to stand). Van der Krogt Car 15.
A library celestial globe, diameter 21 inches (53½cm), overall height 47 inches (119cm), the globe made up of two sets of 12 engraved gores, laid to the ecliptic poles, constellation figures lightly hand-coloured in outline, the star positions derived from the catalogue of Mr Wollaston, light varnish (some minor discolouration of gores). Metal pinions, brass hour and meridian circles, hand-coloured engraved horizon circle, the globe mounted on a mahogany stand, the horizon supported by three quadrant supports carrying brass centrepost, turned and reeded legs with cross stretchers incorporating compass, castors (some minor wear to stand). Van der Krogt Car 15.