Rare, Antique Denoyer - Geppert Or C. S. Hammond 12 " Celestial Globe
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:28607 | Color: Green |
| Type: Celestial | Cartographer/Publisher: Denoyer-Geppert |
| Diameter (Inches): 12in. | Original/Reproduction: Antique Original |
This antique 12” celestial globe was made by either C.S. Hammond & Co. or Denoyer-Geppert. Globe is in fair condition with numerous chips and scratches to surface of globe and horizon. Stars and dot stickers placed to mark significant features by previous users. Globe turns freely and tilts normally. On a metal pedestal base (aged patina), horizon is constructed of wood with paper label indicating months, zodiac signs, etc, color coded. Maker’s label reads, “CS Hammond ...& Co. Inc. New York-Brooklyn 12 inch celestial globe designed by Comm Stubbs R.N.E. printed in USA.” On the horizon it reads, “Denoyer-Geppert Co Chicago.” “Dept Astro UM” scratched into base. This globe was a part of The University of Michigan Detroit Observatory’s collection. Stars are in black with constellations outlined in red. The globe was a part of The University of Michigan Detroit Observatory’s collection. This item is sold AS IS. Please see photos for details and damage.
Approximate dimensions:Height: 22”Diameter: 12”Weight: 5lbs
Please submit all questions before biddingLocal Pick-Up ONLY (Buyer could work with local packing/shipping company, we can provide contact info)No International Sales **********************Conditions of Merchandise Bidders are invited, encouraged and cautioned to carefully inspect property offered for bid prior to submitting bids. Merchandise will be available for inspection – contact the University of Michigan Property Disposition at 734.763.7303 to make inspection arrangements. Failure to inspect merchandise shall not constitute grounds for a claim or for the withdrawal of a bid after the auction is closed. All USED merchandise is sold 'AS IS / WHERE IS' unless the item is deemed appropriate to ship by Property Disposition and/or the University department selling the merchandise. See posting for details. There are NO WARRANTIES, express or implied, of either merchantability or fitness for a particular use or non-infringement. The University will try to present merchandise as accurately as possible. The presentation is based on the information available to us and to our knowledge at time of posting. We DO NOT guarantee this information's accuracy. Condition of merchandise is reported as observed by Property Disposition staff or the University department selling the merchandise. **********************Sales Provisions ALL SALES ARE FINAL. THERE ARE NO RETURNS, REFUNDS, OR CANCELLATIONS except as noted below. All sales are made in Michigan and, accordingly, a 6% sales tax is charged (included in bid).Title transfers to the Buyer at the time of shipment or, if the item is picked up at its University of Michigan location, at the time of delivery. All risk of loss transfers to the Buyer at the time of title transfer. If the Buyer thinks the description of the item or the terms and conditions of sale are misrepresentative or misleading the Buyer must relay to the University why he or she reaches this belief. The University will review the facts. If the University concludes there was a misrepresentation of the item or the terms and conditions were misleading, the University will refund only the bid amount of the merchandise upon its return to our facility with freight paid by the Buyer. We will not refund packing or shipping charges. The Buyer agrees to accept the University’s decision and the Buyer and University will mutually agree to cancel the sale. Any concerns must be submitted to the University by email or fax within 15 days of receipt of the item, or 45 days from the end of the auction, whichever date comes first. All sales are governed by Michigan substantive law without regard to conflict of laws principals except to the extent that PayPal or eBay require use of other laws in regard to an aspect of any dispute. Buyers must meet all criteria to enable sale to be Seller Protection Policy Eligible. Further, the University reserves the right to cancel any sale at any time if it receives information that causes the University to reasonably believe that the sale would violate applicable federal import/export rules and regulations. **********************Methods of Payment PayPal payments accepted. If merchandise is to be paid for at the time of pick up at the University of Michigan Property Disposition warehouse, Cash or Credit Card are also accepted. **********************Shipping Local Pick-Up ONLY
Approximate dimensions:Height: 22”Diameter: 12”Weight: 5lbs
Please submit all questions before biddingLocal Pick-Up ONLY (Buyer could work with local packing/shipping company, we can provide contact info)No International Sales **********************Conditions of Merchandise Bidders are invited, encouraged and cautioned to carefully inspect property offered for bid prior to submitting bids. Merchandise will be available for inspection – contact the University of Michigan Property Disposition at 734.763.7303 to make inspection arrangements. Failure to inspect merchandise shall not constitute grounds for a claim or for the withdrawal of a bid after the auction is closed. All USED merchandise is sold 'AS IS / WHERE IS' unless the item is deemed appropriate to ship by Property Disposition and/or the University department selling the merchandise. See posting for details. There are NO WARRANTIES, express or implied, of either merchantability or fitness for a particular use or non-infringement. The University will try to present merchandise as accurately as possible. The presentation is based on the information available to us and to our knowledge at time of posting. We DO NOT guarantee this information's accuracy. Condition of merchandise is reported as observed by Property Disposition staff or the University department selling the merchandise. **********************Sales Provisions ALL SALES ARE FINAL. THERE ARE NO RETURNS, REFUNDS, OR CANCELLATIONS except as noted below. All sales are made in Michigan and, accordingly, a 6% sales tax is charged (included in bid).Title transfers to the Buyer at the time of shipment or, if the item is picked up at its University of Michigan location, at the time of delivery. All risk of loss transfers to the Buyer at the time of title transfer. If the Buyer thinks the description of the item or the terms and conditions of sale are misrepresentative or misleading the Buyer must relay to the University why he or she reaches this belief. The University will review the facts. If the University concludes there was a misrepresentation of the item or the terms and conditions were misleading, the University will refund only the bid amount of the merchandise upon its return to our facility with freight paid by the Buyer. We will not refund packing or shipping charges. The Buyer agrees to accept the University’s decision and the Buyer and University will mutually agree to cancel the sale. Any concerns must be submitted to the University by email or fax within 15 days of receipt of the item, or 45 days from the end of the auction, whichever date comes first. All sales are governed by Michigan substantive law without regard to conflict of laws principals except to the extent that PayPal or eBay require use of other laws in regard to an aspect of any dispute. Buyers must meet all criteria to enable sale to be Seller Protection Policy Eligible. Further, the University reserves the right to cancel any sale at any time if it receives information that causes the University to reasonably believe that the sale would violate applicable federal import/export rules and regulations. **********************Methods of Payment PayPal payments accepted. If merchandise is to be paid for at the time of pick up at the University of Michigan Property Disposition warehouse, Cash or Credit Card are also accepted. **********************Shipping Local Pick-Up ONLY
