W. & J.M. Bardin Celestial Globe on Mahogany Stand

W. & J.M Bardin 18" celestial library globe with hand colored engraved paper gores decorated with constellations, text and scale graphing. Globe with medallion text that reads " To the Rev.d Nevil Maskelyne D.D.F.R.S Astronomer Royal This New British Celestial Globe containing the positions of nearly 6000 stars clusters, Nebulae, Planetary Nebulae & Correctly computed and laid down for the year 1800; from the latest observations and discoveries by Dr Maskelyne, Dr.Herschel, the Rev'd Mr Wollfton is respectfully Dedicated by his most obedient h.ble servants, W.&J.M.Bardin". Library globe with brass metal meridian circle, horizon ring with further paper gore decoration on top of English style mahogany tripod stand with legs terminating on wheeled brass casters. Height 40.75". Provenance: Sotheby's New York whereby acquired by Mrs. Dorothy Edwards, Atlanta, Georgia.