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ERNST SCHOTTE AND CO., A GERMAN TELLURIUM

Creator: Ernst Schotte and Co.
Offered by: Arader Galleries

Description
Ernst Schotte and Co.
A German Tellurium
Berlin, ca. 1875

German tellurium with a coppered brass stand supporting candle and brass reflector with arm and gearing extending out to a diameter earth globe titled Die Erdkugel with small silver moon extending on a wire. Lithographed paper below the calendar marked the edge is somewhat frayed, with one small burn mark and one burn hole.

Ernst Schotte established his geographical publishing business in 1855, and soon became one of the largest publishing houses in Germany. School tellurium were just part of a national business providing materials for school gymnasiums and private collectors.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	644443

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