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Arader Galleries
1016 Madison Avenue
New York City, NY 10075 , United States
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ERNST SCHOTTE AND CO., A GERMAN TELLURIUM
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Description
Ernst Schotte and Co.
A German Tellurium
Berlin, ca. 1875
German tellurium with a coppered brass stand supporting candle and brass reflector with arm and gearing extending out to a diameter earth globe titled Die Erdkugel with small silver moon extending on a wire. Lithographed paper below the calendar marked the edge is somewhat frayed, with one small burn mark and one burn hole.
Ernst Schotte established his geographical publishing business in 1855, and soon became one of the largest publishing houses in Germany. School tellurium were just part of a national business providing materials for school gymnasiums and private collectors. - More Information
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Founded in 1971, Arader Galleries is the leading dealer of rare maps, prints, books, and watercolors from the 16th to 19th centuries. Visit us at 1016 Madison Avenue, NYC, or contact us at 215.735.8811 | loricohen@aradergalleries.com |
