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A PAIR OF GEORGE III CARY GLOBES.
A fine pair of 21in./ 53.5cm. celestial and terrestrail Cary globes raised on
tripod fluted and tapering joined by cross stretchers with central compass
and ending in brass castors. Circa 1810.
Height 46in./ 117cm. Width 23in./ 59cm.
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Literature: One of the most important globe making firms of the early
19th. Century. Founded by John Cary (1755-1835), an engraver and map
seller. In 1770, he was apprenticed to William Palmer and made a
freeman in 1778. He started his globe making business in 1791, when he
advertised terrestrial and celestial globes varying in size from 3.5in. to 21in.
In making globes and plantaria, Cary worked with his brother William
(1759-1825). His main business was making musical instruments. Gary's firm
was located at 181 The Strand and in about 1820, John moved to 86 St.
James's Street, leaving his location in the Strand to is two sons, George
and John Cary Jr. who also dealt in the globe making business.