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Cust's Star Finder Celestial Globe, by F. Barker & Son, London, c. 1900

Inventory Number 31015


Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
Punched on horizon ring "CUST'S STAR FINDER / MADE BY F. BARKER & SON 12 CLERKENWELL RD, LONDON." Painted on outside of lid "ADMIRALTY. H.O. [arrow] .3."; painted on outside of box "ANT: EX: 1901." Stencilled paper stuck to lid "STAR FINDER".
Object type
Celestial globe
Dimensions
Height: 230mm Width: 255mm Depth: 250mm
Inventory No
31015

Description

From Scott and Shackleton's National Antarctic Expedition 1901-4. In fitted box with detachable meridian ring and printed instruction sheet attached to inside of the lid.