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Description: | Novus globus Terrestris Auct et editor Gerh et Leonh valk. Am telodami
Armillary sphere. Ornate gilt brass stand. Circular base with inset compass, 32 points engraved. Four legs coverging to cemtral pillar, dividing into four supports for horizon ring. Held together by ornamental drop screws. Engraved with zodiac divisions and signs, and months of the year. On outer edge are names of winds in two languages.
In the centre of the primary sphere, there is a globe representing the Earth. Geographical details on the terrestrial sphere are the same as those of GLB0246. Loxodromes are drawn for 32 compass points. The discoveries of William Dampier, north of New Guinea, are depicted 'Britannia Nova'. Australia is drawn according to the Dutch discoveries and California is drawn as an island. The coastline extending west of Northwest America is labelled 'TERRA ESONIS'. A total of eight oceans are named. For further information about the cartography and construction of this armillary sphere please refer to the related publication, Globes at Greenwich.
Inscription. Negative numbers D7938 a and b.
caption: Armillary sphere
caption: armillary sphere
caption: terrestrial globe within primary sphere | Publisher: | "http://collections.rmg.co.uk/" | Rights holder: | "Royal Museums Greenwich" | Subjects: | Globes at Greenwich Armillary sphere armillary spheres | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
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