Celestial globe
J & W Cary
Category
Globes
Date
1815
Materials
Brass, Ebony, Mahogany
Measurements
1219 mm (H)839 mm (Length)
Order this imageCollection
Tatton Park, Cheshire
NT 1297175.2
Caption
A celestrial globe by J & W Cary, c.1815, depicting the night skies.
Summary
One of a pair of Cary globes this one being a celestial globe. In colour. The celestial globe is dated 1790 and mounted in a mahogany stand with inlaid ebony diamond motifs, turned pillars, tripod supports, spade feet, brass castors, compass under each pillar.
Makers and roles
J & W Cary, manufacturer