A rare terrestrial globe by Ashworth 7cm/2,8inch Diameter
€880
Circa
1860-1870
Country of manufacture
UK and Ireland
Description
Rare English terrestrial globe, 7cm in diameter, bearing the promotional label “Ashworth’s Machine Cotton”.
The globe is likely from around 1860-1870.
It has an attractive semi-circular brass mount terestrial globe based on a beautifully turned mahogany base with three brass feet.
The small 7cm diameter globe is in rather good condition and easily readable despite some minor cracks.
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Dealer information
Le Zograscope
Established by Alexandre Piffault in 2014 and based in Paris at 5 rue de Condé, 75006, very close to Odéon, Le Zograscope specializes in antique and rare books in Science, Medicine and Technology, and rare antique instruments in the same fields. We have especially a strong interest in early and continental microscopy, early and special mathematical/drawing instruments, medical and surgical instrument, and rare technology.
Personnal website : https://www.lezograscope.com/
