An extremely rare pair of Celestial and Terrestrial table globes of a remarkable small scale by the renowned English globemaking firm of Newton & Son of London. Though small in size, these 5-inch globes display a tremendous degree of intricacy, with geographical and astronomical landmarks rendered in rich detail. Resting on their original turned mahogany pedestals and held within brass meridien crescents, these globes are a wonderful example of Newton & Son’s exceptional handiwork. The firm of Newton & Son is considered among the leading manufacturers of fine 19th-century globes and they are well represented in museums around the world. An almost identical Celestial globe can be found in the permanent collection of the prestigious National