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Georgian 21-Inch Terrestrial and Celestial Floor Globes by J. W. Cary
Georgian 21-Inch Terrestrial and Celestial Floor Globes by J. W. Cary
Georgian 21-Inch Terrestrial and Celestial Floor Globes by J. W. Cary
Georgian 21-Inch Terrestrial and Celestial Floor Globes by J. W. Cary
Georgian 21-Inch Terrestrial and Celestial Floor Globes by J. W. Cary
Georgian 21-Inch Terrestrial and Celestial Floor Globes by J. W. Cary
Georgian 21-Inch Terrestrial and Celestial Floor Globes by J. W. Cary
Georgian 21-Inch Terrestrial and Celestial Floor Globes by J. W. Cary
Georgian 21-Inch Terrestrial and Celestial Floor Globes by J. W. Cary
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Georgian 21-Inch Terrestrial and Celestial Floor Globes by J. W. Cary

  • This stately pair of celestial and terrestrial globes was crafted by the esteemed J. & W. Cary
  • John & William Cary were the leading British globe makers of their era
  • Measuring 21 inches in diameter, these globes are far larger than standard 12-inch examples
  • These globes served as indispensable tools for navigation and education, capturing the known world and the heavens
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$148,500
Item No. 32-2699

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Pair of Cary Celestial and Terrestrial Globes
John & William Cary
Terrestrial globe dated 1806, with additions around 1817
Celestial globe dated 1799

Among the finest globes produced in Georgian England, this stately pair of celestial and terrestrial globes was crafted by the renowned firm of John & William Cary of London. Regarded as the leading British globe makers of their era, the Cary brothers combined scientific accuracy with exceptional craftsmanship. These globes served. . .
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Pair of Cary Celestial and Terrestrial Globes
John & William Cary
Terrestrial globe dated 1806, with additions around 1817
Celestial globe dated 1799

Among the finest globes produced in Georgian England, this stately pair of celestial and terrestrial globes was crafted by the renowned firm of John & William Cary of London. Regarded as the leading British globe makers of their era, the Cary brothers combined scientific accuracy with exceptional craftsmanship. These globes served as indispensable tools for navigation, commerce and education, capturing both the known world and the heavens at the dawn of the 19th century.

Measuring an impressive 21 inches in diameter, these globes are far larger and more detailed than the standard 12-inch examples. The terrestrial globe records the latest geographical discoveries of its day, including the voyages of Captains Cook and Vancouver, while the celestial globe charts the stars and constellations according to the leading astronomical authorities of the period. Each rests in its original mahogany stand with engraved brass meridian, tripod base, cross stretcher and compass, all beautifully aged with a rich patina acquired over two centuries.

John Cary and his brother William established their firm as London's premier globe manufacturers by the close of the 18th century. Their globes were widely regarded as the finest produced in England, prized for their precision, accuracy and elegant design. Today, large-format Cary globes remain among the most sought-after examples of antique scientific instruments, representing the height of British cartographic and astronomical achievement.

48" high x 28 3/4" diameter
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Georgian 21-Inch Terrestrial and Celestial Floor Globes by J. W. Cary
Maker: John & William Cary
Period: 19th Century
Origin: England
Type: Globes & Maps
Style: Georgian
Depth: 28.75 in. (73.03 cm)
Width: 28.75 in. (73.03 cm)
Height: 48.0 in. (121.92 cm)
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