Militaria, Clocks, & Science
Description:
Cary & Co. 5-inch Cased Celestial Globe, London, retailed by George Lee & Son Opticians, 33 The Hard, Portsmouth, cartouche reading Cary & Co. Makers to the Admiralty 7 Pall Mall London, brass horizontal compass ring marked Cary London Pat. No. 21540, meridian band divided 0-90-0, interior directional label attached to underside of lid, and retailer's label, all housed in a mahogany dovetailed box, 8 x 8 x 8 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500
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Keywords
George Lee, Son Opticians, London, PortsmouthChristopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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