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A 15-inch terrestrial floor globe by Nims & Co

Creator: Nims & Co.
Offered by: Wick Antiques LTD

Description
A 15-inch terrestrial floor globe by Nims & Co, set within a brass meridian and a mahogany horizon ring with the signs of the zodiac and a panel stating ‘Manufactured by H.B. Nims & Co., Troy, New York’, all raised on an ornate tripod cast iron stand decorated with acanthus leaves and triple petal feet, above castors. American, circa 1870.

Footnote: The firm H. B. Nims & Co. was one of seven incarnations of Merriam, Moore & Co. who Henry Nims (1828-1896) joined as a salesman in 1849. Because of his success in that department, he was made a partner in 1852 and, when Merriam left in 1858, the house became Moore & Nims. By 1869 Nims had bought out Moore and called the firm H.B. Nims & Co. until 1886 when Joseph Knight joined him.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	brass, mahogany
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	Circa 1870
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	701221

Dimensions

W.	22 in;	H.	42 in;	D.	22 in;	Diam.	22 in;
W.	55.88 cm;	H.	106.68 cm;	D.	55.88 cm;	Diam.	55.88 cm;

Message from Seller:

Wick Antiques was established by Charles Wallrock in the early 1980s. Having grown up in the Antiques world Charles developed an extensive wealth of knowledge. Starting out as a ‘man with a van’ he quickly gained a good reputation and embarked on a longstanding relationship with Harrods. He was later joined by his wife, Caroline Wallrock. Caroline having completed a Persian degree, went on to study at Christie’s fine art and then joined Sotheby’s specializing in Islamic and Japanese works of art