A George IV terrestrial table globe

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A George IV terrestrial table globe
by T.M.Bardin, the revolving globe with label inscribed THE NEW TWELVE INCH BRITISH TERRESTRIAL GLOBE, REPRESENTING THE ACCURATE POSITIONS OF THE PRINCIPAL KNOWN PLACES OF THE EARTH FROM THE DISCOVERIES OF CAPTAIN COOK AND SUBSEQUENT CIRCUMNAVIGATORS TO THE PRESENT PERIOD WITH CORRECTIONS & ADDITIONS & C 1823 MANUFACTURED BY T.M.BARIN 16 SALISBURY SQUARE LONDON, on four ring-turned baluster legs joined by a cross-stretcher, the stretchers possibly later, the brass base on the cross-stretcher lacking, the globe -- 12in. (30.5cm) diameter, the stand -- 17in. (43cm) diameter
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