Pocock (george And Ebenezer) - Pocock's Portable Globe, - Apr 25, 2014 | Bloomsbury Auctions In United Kingdom
LiveAuctioneers Logo

lots of lots

Pocock (George and Ebenezer) - Pocock's Portable Globe,

Related Collectibles

More Items in Collectibles

View More
item-25783273=1
item-25783273=2
Pocock (George and Ebenezer) - Pocock's Portable Globe,
Pocock (George and Ebenezer) - Pocock's Portable Globe,
Item Details
Description
inflatable balloon globe, twelve feet in circumference, formed of 2 sets, upper and lower, of lithographed half-gores, with original hand-colouring on tissue-thin paper, diameter c.120cm, when inflated, some browning to crowning zodiac panel, handling creases as is usual, folding into contemporary cardboard box with publisher's pictorial label mounted on lid, rubbed, Bristol, c.1830. A well preserved example of the largest of 3 sizes of this scarce and unusual inflatable balloon globe, invented by George Pocock and drawn by Ebenezer Pocock.
Buyer's Premium
  • 24% up to £150,000.00
  • 12% above £150,000.00

Pocock (George and Ebenezer) - Pocock's Portable Globe,

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500
See Sold Price
Starting Price £500
3 bidders are watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Mayfair, London, uk
See Policy for Shipping

Payment

Bloomsbury Auctions

Bloomsbury Auctions

London, United Kingdom414 Followers
TOP