Plaster lunar globe

Plaster lunar globe, 2-foot in diameter, with three-legged mahogany frame. Shows the nearside of the Moon in relief. Modelled by John Russell, R.A. (1800-1806) for Sir Henry Charles Englefield. Later sold to Mr Stock of Poplar, London England.

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1858-55
Materials:
plaster, mahogany (wood) and complete
Measurements:
overall (estimated) globe on frame: height = 1220 mm x width = 660 mm x depth = 660 mm,
overall globe: diameter = 610 mm
type:
globes (cartographic spheres), moon globes and lunar globes
credit:
Mrs E. Stock