Price
£32000.00This object is eligible for a Certificate of BADA Provenance
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A rare pair of 6” table globes.
Celestial & terrestrial by Johnston’s of Edinburgh and London, labelled 'Constructed from The Latest Authorities'.
Supported on a frame with four turned legs.
Circa 1870.
Overall height 25cm: Overall diameter 23.5cm.
The firm of W. & A.K. Johnston was one of the major map publishing houses of the 19th century. William Johnston (1802–1888) and his brother Alexander Keith Johnston (1804–1871) originally trained as engravers, and founded the firm in 1826. Their offices were based in St Andrew Square in Edinburgh's New Town, with their printworks based at the Edina Works, off Easter Road. Keith Johnston became Geographer-Royal for Scotland in 1843, whilst William later became Lord Provost of Edinburgh and was knighted.
Dimensions
Height 25 cm Diameter 23.5 cm. Actual globe diameter 15.25cm (6 ins)Condition report
Good. Consistent with age.Stock number
823814Open: Tuesday to Friday 10am – 5pm, Saturday 10am – 4pm. Closed: Sundays and Mondays.
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- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
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