Premier Auction | May 19, 2023
Fri, May 19, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 559
Two Miniature George Philip & Son Celestial and Terrestrial Globes on Stands
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
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, early 20th century, globes marked "Smith's/Celestial Globe/George Philip & Son Ltd/32 Fleet St. E.C." and "Smith's/Terrestrial Globe/Showing/the Latest Discoveries/To the Present Time/London/G. Philip & Son Ltd/32 Fleet St. E.C.", each 2-1/2 in. globe mounted in brass gimbal atop bronze capital and carved column form stand with tiered plinth and inlaid plaque reading "George Kenning & Son, London", 23-3/4 x 6-1/4 x 6-1/4 in.
Condition
both globes with large crack through body, some surface dirt and accretion, discoloration to brass, gimbals slightly loose, light scratches and bumps to columns and bases
Private Collection, Miami, Florida
