A Thomas Malby & Son 18-inch Terrestrial Library Globe, English, Second half 19th century,
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A Thomas Malby & Son 18-inch Terrestrial Library Globe, English, Second half 19th century,
the cartouche printed MALBY'S TERRESTRIAL GLOBE Compiled from the latest AND MOST AUTHENTIC SOURCES, INCLUDING ALL THE RECENT Geographical Discoveries Manufactured and Published under the superintendence of the SOCIETY FOR THE DIFFUSION OF USEFUL KNOWLEDGE BY MALBY & SONS GLOBE & MAP SELLERS TO THE ADMIRALTY, the terrestrial globe mounted in brass meridian within horizon ring applied with printed zodiac and calendar scales, supported on three curved mahogany legs, with stretcher compass, without casters,
globe 18in (46cm) diameter
40in (101.5cm) high overall
Footnotes:
Thomas Malby's map & globe firm continued under the stewardship of his son from 1851, who was was still recorded as operating in business in 1884. Thomas Malby closely linked himself with the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, as a way of marketing his products to the rising middle class of Britain.
This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP
TP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information.
the cartouche printed MALBY'S TERRESTRIAL GLOBE Compiled from the latest AND MOST AUTHENTIC SOURCES, INCLUDING ALL THE RECENT Geographical Discoveries Manufactured and Published under the superintendence of the SOCIETY FOR THE DIFFUSION OF USEFUL KNOWLEDGE BY MALBY & SONS GLOBE & MAP SELLERS TO THE ADMIRALTY, the terrestrial globe mounted in brass meridian within horizon ring applied with printed zodiac and calendar scales, supported on three curved mahogany legs, with stretcher compass, without casters,
globe 18in (46cm) diameter
40in (101.5cm) high overall
Footnotes:
Thomas Malby's map & globe firm continued under the stewardship of his son from 1851, who was was still recorded as operating in business in 1884. Thomas Malby closely linked himself with the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, as a way of marketing his products to the rising middle class of Britain.
This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP
TP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information.
For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.
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A Thomas Malby & Son 18-inch Terrestrial Library Globe, English, Second half 19th century,
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