Lot 296 , A George III terrestrial table globe by Dudley Adams of Charing Cross, London Globe 28cm. Height overall 55cm.

A George III terrestrial table globe by Dudley Adams of Charing Cross, London
on original mahogany underframe with brass meridian mounts, medial compass stretcher with engraved paper compass and cabriole legs
Globe 28cm. Height overall 55cm.
£800-1,200

Condition:
Dudley Adams (1762-1830) active until 1817. Overall in somewhat of a collective condition, the main body of the globe has some rubbing staining and fading but in the main remains legible. Lightly hand coloured with green the most predominant colour. Some damage and old repair to the lower right of New Holland. Stand is in more distressed condition with the brass mounts coming loose and the original printing around the border now heavily robbed and stained along with some edge chipping. Underframe has looked to be later wire reinforcements. Face is wormed with one broken leg compass is very dirty but has the original print and is working.

Sold for £1,200