Fine Arts · Lotto 5826
[Globes]. Tellurion,
late 19th/ early 20th cent., Dutch, consisting of a Dutch terrestrial globe w. 12 mounted col. lithogr. paper gores (Ø 7,5 cm.), w. brass central axis connected to geared brass mechanism w. attached white painted wooden moon on brass support, the whole attached with horizontal iron arm w. tiny candle-holder, supported by a wooden foot, w. a paper circular section divided in 12 parts w. Dutch manuscript names of the months on a wooden base (19,5x12,5x3x5 cm.), w. brass handle and brass and wooden mechanism under the base, total length ±29 cm., total height ±26 cm.
- Lotto
- 5826
- Stima
- 800 € – 1.000 €
- Aggiudicato
- 800 €
- Foto
- 1 foto
Condizioni
The mechanism is not entirely in working order, but can probably easily be repaired.
Note
With a metal label under the base showing a stork (perhaps a maker from the Hague?). SEE ILLUSTRATION PLATE LXIV.