French, for the English market, C.1910, RICHARD'S CHRONOSPHERE {time globe}, made up of 12 lithographed gores applied to a 7.5" metal sphere, showing Patent 19460, various early 19th C. depictions such as 'Russian Empire' and 'Chinese Empire', the oceans and continents clearly labeled, with nation/states delicately shaded and showing major rivers and cities, shipping routes, etc. The globe is mounted to a bronze stand, with mov't in base. — Antique Clocks Price Guide

Name: French, for the English market, C.1910, RICHARD'S CHRONOSPHERE {time globe}, made up of 12 lithographed gores applied to a 7.5" metal sphere, showing Patent 19460, various early 19th C. depictions such as 'Russian Empire' and 'Chinese Empire', the oceans and continents clearly labeled, with nation/states delicately shaded and showing major rivers and cities, shipping routes, etc. The globe is mounted to a bronze stand, with mov't in base.
Brand: Unsigned
Price: 5175 USD
Availability: Discontinued

Shelf or Mantel Novelty Unsigned France auction

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Sale date 5/15/2010

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Maker Unsigned
Type Shelf or Mantel Novelty
Country France
Price type auction
Date 5/15/2010
Source R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts

Description

There is a repair in the South Pacific, west of Fiji, about an inch long, and other various scuffs. The equator time ring is numbered I through XII twice and the silvering is tarnished, and the screws are not holding the time ring securely against its base. The base is marked Made in France, and No. 28. 8-day platform lever mov't in base is complete, tick for few hours and stops. Ht 15.5"

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