Pair of terrestrial and celestial parquet globes, by DUDLEY - Lot 120

Pair of terrestrial and celestial parquet globes, by DUDLEY ADAMS, dated 1810. The globe is inscribed: "To his Most Sacred Majesty George the Third King of Great Britain this New globe of the earth...Dudley Adams globe and mathematicial maker Fleet Street 1810". A very fresh, detailed and legible cartography that shows the geographical uncertainties of the time. Engraved brass meridian circle, polar clock. Wooden and paper equatorial table. The celestial globe reads on the cartouche: "To His most Sacred Majesty George the Third this New célestial globe containing all southend constellations lately observed at the Cape of Good Hope ...Dudley Adams.... " The constellations are slightly enhanced in color. Brass meridian circle. The equatorial table with the signs of the zodiac is decorated with stars and constellations. Varnished wood tripod base with casters. Compasses in braces. H. 94 cm. Diameter of spheres: 30 cm. Total diameter 44 cm (wear and restoration).