Offered by: Wick Antiques LTD
Unit 2, Riverside Business Park, Gosport Street Lymington, Hampshire SO41 9BB , England Call Seller 44.159.067.7558

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A pair of George III 21 inch globes by J&W Cary, dated 1815 and 1800

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  • Description
    A pair of George III 21 inch globes by J&W Cary, dated 1815 and 1800, set in mahogany stands with turned urn-shaped supports raised on three outsplayed legs with original castors feet, joined by stretchers centred on the original compass roses, decoratedwith ebony lozenges and stringing. The maker’s label on the terrestrial globe states ‘Cary’s New Terrestrial Globe exhibiting Exhibiting the tracks of Captain Cook and those of Captain Vancouver, etc…London: made and sold by J & W Cary, Strand, March, 1815’ while the celestial is inscribed ‘Cary’s New and Improved Celestial Globe, on which is carefully laid down the whole of the stars and nebulae contained in the astronomical catalogue of the Revd Mr Wollaston, etc. The whole adapted to the year 1800.’

    English, 1800.

    Height approximately 47 ½ in Diameter 27in

    Footnote: The celebrated Cary family of cartographers and globe makers produced some of the greatest late Georgian globes. The firm was started in London in the late 18th century by John Cary (c1754-1835), an engraver and dealer in maps who often worked in partnership with his brother, William Cary (c1760-1825), a scientific instrument maker. John Cary concentrated on geographical excellence rather than on decoration. In about 1820 the Cary brothers moved their business to 86 St. James’s Street, leaving the premises at 181 Strand to John Cary’s son George (c1788-1859) and John Jr. (1791-1852) who traded as G. & J. Cary until about 1850.
  • More Information
    Documentation: Signed
    Origin: England
    Period: 19th Century
    Materials: Mahogany
    Condition: Good.
    Creation Date: 1815 and 1800
    Number of Pieces: 2-3
    Styles / Movements: Traditional
    Incollect Reference #: 797426
  • Dimensions
    H. 47.5 in; Diam. 27 in;
    H. 120.65 cm; Diam. 68.58 cm;
Message from Seller:

Wick Antiques, established by Charles Wallrock in the early 1980s, specializes in fine antiques with a reputation built on extensive knowledge and long-standing relationships, including with Harrods. Contact Charles at 44.159.067.7558 or via email at charles@wickantiques.co.uk for exceptional pieces curated by a team with expertise in Islamic, Japanese, and fine works of art.

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