Lot 288 , A pair of 19th century 12 inch table top library globes on stands by Malby

A pair of 19th century 12 inch table top library globes on stands by Malby, Terrestrial globe published in 1886 and matching Celestial globe published in 1860, on original stands with brass meridians, Terrestrial globe label reads; Compiled from the latest and most authentic sources including all the recent geographical discoveries, 45cm high on stands
£1,000-1,500

Condition:
Restoration projects: some damage including holes at north and south poles; scrapes and losses to the gores where the brass meridian has fouled the surface across lower hemisphere; dark-stained scuffs alongside Alaska and across North Pacific Ocean; general darkening of the varnish; three sections of edge cross-banding missing; gilt- brass meridian worn and difficult to read; red paintwork around frame circumference worn; further damage. Celestial visually better in general although printed detail lost close to top, approx. 5x4cm, visible in first image; north and south poles good; two scrapes either side of Pisces; further long scratch alongside Malby nameplate; brass meridian good.

Sold for £900