John and William Newton. Newton's New and Improved Terrestrial Globe; Newton's New and Improved Celestial Globe. 1828.

NEWTON, John and William(fl. 1818 — 1830) Newton's New and Improved Terrestrial Globe; Newton's New and Improved Celestial Globe Each globe made up of 2 pairs of 12 hand-colored engraved gores, both globes with their original varnish removed, and with occasionally old light spotting. Some stress fractures of the gore surface, some with expert minor restoration. Brass hour rings, diameter 3.25 inches, at each pole, brass meridian circles, graduated on one side, with a securing brass screw at the base of each stand. Mounted on Newton style English mahogany stands, with papered horizon bars, each supported by four quadrants, leading down to a carved and turned pillar, with tripod legs and inswept feet, brass castors. London, 66 Chancery Lane, Celestial and Terrestrial dated 1828Diameter: 18 in; Height: 44 in. A very fine pair Newton's 18-inch library globes on attractive mahogany stands. John Newton had started his globe business in London in 1783, having first learnt his trade as an app