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A pair of Newton's globes on mahogany stands, first half of…
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Melbourne
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26-May-2009
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A pair of Newton's globes on mahogany stands, first half of 19th century. Newton was one of the most important names in English globe manufacturing during the first half of the 19th century. The business was established by John Newton (1759-1844) in around 1783. He published the first globe in partnership with map engraver William Palmer which was a pocket globe of 2in. Diameter, re-issued from Nathaniel Hill's copper plates of 1754.
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Industry Science & Technology: Globes - Terrestial & Celestial