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SOLD A late 19th century Planetarium terrestrial miniature globe signed Felkl & Sohn

A late 19th century Planetarium terrestrial miniature globe signed  Felkl & Sohn made up of twelve colour printed paper gores, the steel axis encased in twin brass collars, with geared motion and drive to the planets and moon via a crank mechanism, the horizontal dial printed with Zodiac calendar the centre with a candle holder, reflector and pointer, the drive shaft housing with scroll support mounted on a baluster-shaped and moulded circular plinth base modelled in iron, with copperised finish.