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Andrews, A.H. & Co.
untitled. [Compass in base reads: Chicago Magnetic Needle A.H.
Andrews & Co.] A.H. Andrews & Co. Chicago. c1875. Custom
American made surface derived in part from a wall map, some
lettering in manuscript. 30 inch orb with unusual 36 coated paper
gores over metal. Time indicated by heavy brass disc at North
Pole. Oceans finished in pea green with Ecliptic, Equinoctial
Colure, few ocean distances and routes, Atlantic cable and
elliptical analemma. Full mounting with a massive stamped
brass full ring meridian with roller cradle at bottom. Supported
from custom made American Esthetic period renaissance revival
mahogany stand, in part ebonized and relief incised, its three
legs supported by heavy glass marble casters. Horizon ring stands
37" from the floor raised by medici columns. Tucson is still
capital of Arizona, South Dakota not yet divided, shows
Yellowstone Park (1872), locates Atlantic cable dated 1866,
"Alaska to United States", shows track "Cap. McClure 1850" (made
in Behring Strait), Sandwich Islands" with "Owhyee or Hawaii".
Indian Territory included Ockmulgee and Towson. U.S. forts include
Ft. Union in Dakota, Ft. Laramie in Wyoming, Fts. Benton and Owen
in Montana, Ft. Hall in Idaho. Unusual place names in Texas
include Preston, St. Augustine, Nashville, Bastrop, Virginia,
Richmond and Texana. Only the brass compass in base is lettered
with maker name. Obtained by the previous owner from a Keokuk,
Iowa mansion of a Mississippi River steamboat captain, where it
had stood in the library since new. Width at horizon ring 37
inches. Overall height 54 inches. Excellent condition with only a
few slight chips or blemishes. The oldest American 30" globe we
have ever handled.
I.D.#10125.
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