A Continental Tellurium with 3-Inch Globe
Sale 1017 - European Furniture & Decorative Arts
Lots 1-238
Apr 20, 2022
10:00AM CT
Lots 239-434
Apr 21, 2022
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$1,000 -
$1,500
Sold for $1,188
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A Continental Tellurium with 3-Inch Globe
19th Century
the globe for the Swedish market (with old repairs), hand cranked mechanism and moon on a painted cast iron base with extension arm, horizontal calendar disc, kerosene burner for sun and tin reflector.
Height overall 18 x length 24 inches.
Height overall 18 x length 24 inches.
Property from a Private Collector, Lincolnwood, Illinois
Condition Report
Globe with old restoration, stable but not a particularly attractive repair. Mechanism good, makes a full rotation. Paintwork with a dark finish and some chipping and loss to arm. Paper calendar with some flaking and peeling on edges with surface dirt and dust. Oil lamp appears original. Additional images available upon request.
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