Inkstand, with figure, possibly Galileo, flanked by celestial and terrestrial globes

Made:
1850-1890 in France
Inkstand, with figure of Copernicus(?) Inkstand, with figure of Copernicus(?)
Inkstand, with figure of Copernicus(?) Inkstand, with figure of Copernicus(?)

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Inkstand, with figure of Copernicus(?)
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Inkstand, with figure of Copernicus(?)
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Inkstand, with figure of Copernicus(?), flanked by celestial and terrestrial globes, French, 1850-1890

Details

Category:
Wellcome (general)
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A630106
Materials:
base, mahogany, fittings, brass and statue, brass
Measurements:
length 380 mm
width 190 mm
height 260 mm
type:
inkstands

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