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Lot 316:
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A vintage terrestrial desk globe with integrated weather station
Description
A vintage-style terrestrial desk globe set upon a dark-stained wooden plinth base. The globe sphere is finished with paper gores having an antiqued appearance, decorated with cartographic details, illustrations of historical sailing vessels, and a compass rose. The sphere is mounted within a graduated brass-toned metal meridian ring. The wooden base features three circular weather instruments with brass-toned bezels, comprising a thermometer, barometer, and hygrometer. A white rectangular adhesive label is attached to the globe surface, printed with ‘SHELBY’S AUCTIONEERS LOT 316 01132502628’.
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