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Early English terrestrial globe, c. 1673 (engraving, brass, walnut & oak)
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Early English terrestrial globe, c. 1673 (engraving, brass, walnut & oak)
3482913 Early English terrestrial globe, c.1673 (engraving, brass, walnut & oak) by Berry, William (1639-1718) & Morden, Robert (c.1650-1703); height: 53 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: AN EARLY ENGLISH TERRESTRIAL GLOBE
MORDEN AND BERRY, CIRCA 1673
the globe comprised of twelve hand-coloured engraved gores and two polar calottes, the cartouche A New TERRESTRIAL GLOBE. Made and sold by Robert Morden. and William Berry. at the Atlas neer the Royal Exchange in Cornhill and at the Globe between York House and the New Exchange in the Strand London with a second dedication to the Reader cartouche, graduated equator, ecliptic and meridian through the Azores, the continents decorated with animals and natives, the seas with ships, sea monsters and rhumb lines; no Antarctic continent, Australia partially delineated to West and North, some of van Diemens land given, California as an Island, no Western nor Northern coasts to Canada, Southern Greenland as a series of Islands, China with rivers and major cities to the East of the Great Wall, peninsula of Corea; supported in graduated brass meridian ring, fitting in horizon ring with engraved calendrical scales, on walnut and oak stand of six legs, three with turned twists, united with cross stretchers under central plate, six bun feet
21in. (53cm.) high ); Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright
Media ID 23296536
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
Cartographic Cartography Detailed Globe Mapping Sphere Terrestrial
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This print showcases an exquisite Early English terrestrial globe, dating back to approximately 1673. Crafted by the skilled hands of William Berry and Robert Morden, this remarkable piece is a true testament to the artistry and scientific knowledge of its time. Measuring at a height of 53 cm, this globe features twelve meticulously hand-colored engraved gores and two polar calottes. The cartouche proudly displays the inscription "A New TERRESTRIAL GLOBE" indicating its novelty in that era. It was made and sold by Morden and Berry at their respective establishments near the Royal Exchange in Cornhill and between York House and the New Exchange in London's Strand. The continents on this globe are adorned with depictions of animals, natives, ships, sea monsters, and rhumb lines across vast seas. Notably absent is an Antarctic continent while Australia is only partially delineated to the West and North. California appears as an island while Canada lacks Western or Northern coastlines. Southern Greenland is depicted as a series of islands. China stands out with rivers winding through its landscape alongside major cities located east of the Great Wall. The peninsula of Corea (Korea) also finds representation on this magnificent creation. Supported by a graduated brass meridian ring within a horizon ring featuring engraved calendrical scales, it rests upon a stunning walnut and oak stand with six legs connected by cross stretchers under a central plate. Six bun feet complete this extraordinary display piece. With every detail carefully crafted, this Early English terrestrial globe offers us insight into both historical cartography techniques as well as artistic expression from centuries past.
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