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...’s a large world after all! February 17th, 2012 | posted by James Gillis This extraordinary terrestrial
globe, measuring an impressive 30 inches in diameter, was crafted by the reputable firm W. & A.K. Johnston, Ltd....... The beautiful, accurately detailed map is set within a lavishly carved mahogany base on four cabriole legs.
Globes of this grand scale were incredibly expensive to make....... It proved to be much more cost effective to update one’s plates than to buy an entirely new
globe. From Edinburgh, the Johnston firm emerged during the second half of the 19th-century as one of the foremost
globe makers in all of the United Kingdom, overshadowing their rivals in London...
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Globes March 1st, 2013 | posted by Bill Rau
Globes, such as this pair of 18″ examples from J.& W. Cary, afforded their owner a wealth of information right at their fingertip....... For the 19th-century businessman, the
globe often served that same role. In matters of commerce, especially shipping, geography and exploration, the
globe was an invaluable asset when determining the best and most cost effective ways to get your goods from one point to another....... Accuracy and timely information meant everything, and firms such as John Newton & Son, John and William Cary, and Dudley Adams excelled at crafting
globes that were as technically precise as they were beautiful...
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Globes March 1st, 2013 Arguably the most valuable tool in business today is the computer....... Within seconds, an entrepreneur can answer any question, accessing information from around the world. For the 19th-century businessman, the
globe often served that same role....... In matters of commerce, especially shipping, geography and exploration, the
globe was an invaluable asset when determining the best...
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Globes by J & W Cary June 13th, 2012 | posted by Lyndon Lasiter Summer has arrived, which means the travel season is in full swing....... I recently returned from a vacation with my family, and many of my friends are planning their trips to places both near and far. 18"
Globes by J......& W Cary of London If you have a passion for traveling, this pair of extremely rare 18” J & W Cary
globes will certainly capture your imagination...
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.... It has been said that the nineteenth-century generated more [...] Posted in M.S. Rau Blog | No Comments » The Earth and Stars at Your Fingertips: 18″
Globes by J....... If you have a passion for traveling, this pair of extremely rare 18” J & W Cary
globes will [...] Posted in Antiques , From Our Sales Team , M.S. Rau Blog | No Comments » Next Page »...
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.... It is heralded as the largest and most significant art exhibition on the West Coast featuring 100 exhibitors from around the
globe and over 15,000 works from artists spanning the last five centuries. M.S. Rau...
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...Deco Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre ——- Paul Storr wine coolers ——- English mahogany partners desk ——- 200-year-old pair of
globes The list goes on and if you want the very best items for your home, we have it...
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...,000 sq.ft. and is organized according to categories such as sterling silver, music boxes, furniture,
globes, estate jewelry and stained glass, with more than one, museum-quality item in each category...
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.... It is heralded as the largest and most significant art exhibition on the West Coast featuring 100 exhibitors from around the
globe and over 15,000 works from artists spanning the last five centuries. M.S. Rau...
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