Circa 1854. Compiled from the works of WALLISON, FLAMSTED, DE LA CAILLE, HAVELIUS, MAYER, BRADLEY, HERSCHEL, MASKELYNE. The globe with ten intact gores. Stars with magnitude chart remain clear and readible, as do all the constellations. The horizon line marked with all of the signs of the zodiac and the monthly increments. The stand raised on four baluster-turned supports joined by an X-form cross stretcher. SIZE: 17″ h x 16-1/2″ d. CONDITION: Very good with intact surface with minor and minimal abrasions. The stand top support with old abrasions. Otherwise good. 51971-29 (3,500-5,000)