A Glass Astroglobe
C.1920, English, signed 'G. Philip & Son Ltd, London', mounted on polished wooden base, lacquered brass support with leather covered ring to underside of glass globe, with stars and constellations engraved to outside, filled with coloured water to show horizon and the stars visible depending on the position of the globe, dimensions 33cm x 23cm
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C.1920, English, signed 'G. Philip & Son Ltd, London', mounted on polished wooden base, lacquered brass support with leather covered ring to underside of glass globe, with stars and constellations engraved to outside, filled with coloured water to show horizon and the stars visible depending on the position of the globe, dimensions 33cm x 23cm