Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Gilman Joslin 15-inch Globe on Cast Iron Tripod Stand, mid to late 19th century, twelve printed gores with states and countries highlighted in shades of green and yellow, Analemma ring located in the Pacific ocean, brass hour circle at the pole and calibrated meridian ring, paper on mahogany horizon ring with Zodiacal and Gregorian calendars, and marked Manufactured Gilman Joslin, all on a floral design cast iron base with three shaft supports, ht. 23 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
Scattered losses on upper portion of globe and ring
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