A GEORGE III 12-INCH ENGLISH TERRESTRIAL GLOBE
A GEORGE III 12-INCH ENGLISH TERRESTRIAL GLOBE

GEORGE ADAMS

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A GEORGE III 12-INCH ENGLISH TERRESTRIAL GLOBE
GEORGE ADAMS
made up of 24 engraved half gores, the cartouche dedicated To His Most Sacred MAJESTY GEORGE THE THIRD..., graduated between tropics, ecliptic and equatorial, equinoctial meridian for 1753 given, trade winds in the Indian Ocean, great wall of China; engraved brass meridian ring, paper horizon ring supported on mahogany tripod stand with baluster shaft, cabriole legs united with stretchers supporting original 32-point compass.
22in. (56cm.) high

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