Merriam Moore & Co. 6-inch Terrestrial Globe

Description:

Merriam Moore & Co. 6-inch Terrestrial Globe, Troy, New York, c. 1853, twelve colored engraved gores, printed hour rings at the poles, acanthus leaf decorated analemma border, Russian Territory Alaska, and printed "United America States," cartouche reading: "A Six Inch American Terrestrial Globe/Comprising The Latest Political Divisions, Discoveries & c./Merriam Moore & Co. Troy, N.Y.," fully engraved brass meridian ring, paper horizon plate mounted to the custom-built claw-and-ball-foot mahogany stand, ht. 17 in.
Estimate $200-300

lacking two screws for the globe pivot hold downs or locks


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