Summer Premier Auction | July 30, 2026
Thu, Jul 30, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 21
Pair of Cary's 15 Inch Regency Celestial and Terrestrial Globes
Estimate: $30,000 - $50,000
Unsold
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 |
J&W Cary celestial globe dated 1818, G&J terrestrial globe with date obscured but consistent with circa 1833 models, mahogany stands on casters with original horizon rings and paper dial compasses to bases, cartouche to celestial globe reads "CARY'S NEW CELESTIAL GLOBE OF WHICH are carefully laid down the whole of the STARS AND NEBULAE contained in the Catalogs of Wollaston, Herschel, Bode, Piazzi, Zach & C., calculated to the Year 1820 / Made and Sold by J&W Cary / No. 181 Strand London 1818". terrestrial globe cartouche reads "CARY'S NEW TERRESTRIAL GLOBE Drawn from the most recent "GEOGRAPHICAL WORKS showing the whole of new Discoveries with the TRACKS of the PRINCIPAL NAVIGATORS and every improvement in Geography to the present time / LONDON / London Published by G&J Cary, St. James St., Jan 7, 18XX(?)", bases 30-3/4 x 20-3/4 x 20-3/4 in., globes 15 in. diameter not including metal rings
Provenance: Property of a South Carolina Collector
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Property of a South Carolina Collector
one compass glass later, metal rings to compass glass do not fit well, typical toning and craquelure throughout, globes with minor scattered shrinkage separations commensurate with age and resulting in some rubbing with metal ring, horizon rings with some losses and scattered repairs； celestial globe with spot or infill near top, scattered white spots laterally scattered, lower pole with loss； terrestrial globe with scattered surface repairs including large spot of repainting to the Madagascar and Indian Ocean area Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
