26th Apr, 2018 12:00

Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine

 
Lot 264
 

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
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