CARY, John and William.

Cary's New Celestial Table Globe.

"the greatest British globe makers of the late Georgian period": Rare John and William Cary Celestial Table Globe

London: J. & W. Cary, c. 1816.

$9,800.00

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Rare early Regency period celestial table globe published by John and William Cary, generally regarded as the greatest British globe makers of the late Georgian period. The celestial globe measures 12 inches in diameter with a brass meridian and 18 inch mahogany hand-colored horizon ring. Mounted on a Regency style ebonized walnut stand, the globe depicts the major stars in various sizes related to their brightness, displayed with a table of magnitudes. Major constellations and all twelve zodiac signs are illustrated with detailed hand-colored drawings. The inscribed cartouche reads, "Cary's New Celestial Table Globe on which are correctly laid down upwards of 3500 stars, Selected from the most accurate observations, and calculated for the Year 1800, With the exient of each Constellation precisely defined by Mr. Gilpin of the Royal Society. Made and Sold by J. & W. Cary No. 181 Strand London.” In very good condition with some light professional restoration.

English cartographer John Cary served his apprenticeship as an engraver in London before setting up his own business in the Strand in 1783. He soon gained a reputation for his maps and globes, and his atlas, The New and Correct English Atlas published in 1787, became a standard reference work in England. In the production of globes, he worked with his better-known brother, William Cary, who was highly regarded for his skills as an astronomical instrument maker.