DESCRIPTION:
French, for the English market, C.1910, RICHARD'S CHRONOSPHERE {time globe}, made up of 12 lithographed gores applied to a 7.5" metal sphere, showing Patent 19460, various early 19th C. depictions such as 'Russian Empire' and 'Chinese Empire', the oceans and continents clearly labeled, with nation/states delicately shaded and showing major rivers and cities, shipping routes, etc. The globe is mounted to a bronze stand, with mov't in base.
CONDITION:
There is a repair in the South Pacific, west of Fiji, about an inch long, and other various scuffs. The equator time ring is numbered I through XII twice and the silvering is tarnished, and the screws are not holding the time ring securely against its base. The base is marked Made in France, and #28. 8-day platform lever mov't in base is complete, tick for few hours and stops. Ht 15.5"
ESTIMATE:
$4000
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$5000
PRICE SOLD:
$4500
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