Loring's 12 in. Celestial Table Top Globe. 12 in dia. globe with printed labels showing the constellations, signed on a cartouche "Loring's Celestial Globe." Containing all the known Stars, Nebulae &c. Compiled from the works of Wollaston, Flamstead, De La Caille, Havelius, Mayer, Bradley, Herschel, Maskeleyne. The Transactions of the Astronomical Society of London &c. &c. From Smith's New English Globe. Boston, Josiah Loring, 136 Washington St., 1854", has an engraved brass ring. On a turned mahogany stand with turned crossed stretchers, printed zodiacs around the ring. Nice overall condition, original finish, has typical repairs and inpainting around the globe. 18 in. high x 17 in. dia. Weight: 8.5 lbs.