Item number: CEL106HC
Genuine Antique Hand Colored Celestial Map
1719
Maker: Mallet.
Matted antique hand colored celestial map showing a portion of what we know to be the solar system with the sun at center, and including the orbits of the planets, with an illustration of a medieval city at the lower half. This is the extent of the known solar system at the time- Uranus was discovered in 1781, and Neptune in 1846. The earth is shown with the moon orbiting. Very good overall antique condition. Image measures approximately 5.75" x 4" (H x W) to the neatline, and is matted in a neutral, cream colored mat to measure approx. 10" x 8" overall. **SOLD**
Item Number: CEL106HC