American (Boston), circa 1890, both table top twelve-inch (12") associated globes within a calibrated brass meridian and a paper covered horizon band printed with the zodiac symbols and calendar. Rotating within a trio of iron supports, and raised overall upon a tripod iron base terminating to dolphin grotesque feet. The terrestrial globe by Gilman Joslin (1804-1886), the celestial globe by H. B. Nimms of Troy, New York. Measuring, 18" high x 16 3/4" wide in their bases. Condition noted, surface distress (rubbing, fading) on the paper surfaces of both globes and on their horizon bands, and structural (physical) distress to the Celestial globe i.e. cracks and losses.