Pocket globe by Charles Price

Pocket globe by Charles Price Pocket globe by Charles Price Pocket globe by Charles Price Pocket globe by Charles Price Pocket globe by Charles Price

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Pocket globe by Charles Price, London, before 1716. Signed 'C Price Fecit' in a cartouche on the surface of the terrestrial globe. Inscribed on the outer casing: 'the gift of the Rev Dr Le Courayer to Mary Russell January 1st 1716'.

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1983-791
Materials:
complete, card, fish-skin, paper and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Measurements:
overall: 80 mm x 80 mm x 80 mm,
overall (in case, open): 85 mm x 145 mm x 80 mm, 0.14 kg
type:
terrestrial globe and pocket globe
credit:
Sotheby Parke Bernet and Co