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London, England, United Kingdom
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Instruments of Science and Technology
The innate drive for discovery and exploration has been at the forefront of human progress since we first began evolving as a species. This unwavering quest for truth has led us to find methods by which to comprehend both the largest and smallest things that occupy our planet - from the Antarctic to the particles that make up a single snowflake. On 15 September one of the largest collections of pocket globes ever to come to auction and an equally extensive collection of microscopes are on offer at Bonhams, Knightsbridge's Instruments of Science and Technology Sale.
The 199-lot sale has a range of estimates from £200-60,000.
The 17th and 18th centuries in Europe were a time of great discovery, in both a scientific and explorative sense. Gentleman of means set sail for ever more distant lands, either in search of trade or simply for the thrill of uncovering new territories not yet seen. Upon returning from their voyages they would meet in coffee houses to discuss both astronomy and the latest discoveries from around the world. In order to chart their findings, they were frequently armed with pocket globes - upon which they would mark their travels. 12 pocket globes such as these are offered in the sale.
Managing Director of Bonhams, Knightsbridge, Jon Baddeley, said: "It is rare that single collections of such breadth come to auction, so to be able to offer two in the same sale is very exciting. It seems particularly appropriate for these two exceptional collections to be coming to auction at a time when most of the globe has been forced to shut its borders due to something that only a microscope can see".
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