British & Continental | March 25, 2026
Wed, Mar 25, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 239
J&W Cary Regency Mahogany Terrestrial Library Globe
Estimate: $5,000 - $10,000
Sold for
$10,000
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
British, circa 1828, 21 in. diameter terrestrial globe with editions to 1828, on inlaid mahogany tripod stand with original compass to base, 48 x 27-1/2 x 27-1/2 in.
Provenance: Estate of Linda Sargent Thompson, Historic Sesame Lodge, North Augusta, South Carolina
Note: One of the first globes to incorporate the findings of the Lewis & Clark expedition. Also the first globe series to adopt the name "Australia" following the 1824 Admiralty decree.
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Estate of Linda Sargent Thompson, Historic Sesame Lodge, North Augusta, South Carolina
globe, horizon ring, and compass paper dial with expected wear and patina, including stains and discoloration； globe rubbing on side of stand, dent to Wisconsin, small burn loss to globe addition date, compass detached with screws in mounting holes, casters with a verdigris patina
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