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As a globe maker Nathaniel Hill (fl,1746-1748) had impeccable
credentials, which is why he is perhaps one of the most sought-after makers of the
18th century. Nathaniel Hill was apprenticed to the map maker, surveyor,
publisher and globe maker Richard Cushee (1696-c1734) who worked at the sign of the
Globe & Sun between Chancery Lane and St Dunstan’s Church, London.
Nathaniel Hill (fl.1746-1748) a 2 inch pocket globe:, signed 'A
New Terrestrial Globe by Nath Hill 1754'
Nathaniel Hill originally
worked as a surveyor on the Fens in Yorkshire and also around London. In 1731 Richard
Cushee took Nathaniel Hill on as an apprentice and from there he established himself
as one of the finest globe makers of the 18th century. It is interesting
to note that the globe displays California as a Peninsula and the North-West Atlantic
Coast is titled ‘Unknown parts’. It would not be until over a century
later that the ‘Northwest Passage’ would finally be known and not until
1906 when Roald Amundsen finally travelled the complete passage.
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Brian Goodison-Blanks is the Head of the Maritime and Sporting Department at Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood. Originally from London, Brian Goodison-Blanks was educated in the South East and Hampshire obtaining an Honours degree in Archaeology, American Studies and Japanese culture from King Alfred’s College, Winchester. Following a short spell working for Canterbury and Colchester Archaeological Trusts as well as The Ambel Project in Aragon, Northern Spain, he joined a well-respected local auction house in 1995 as a trainee general valuer, rising to Auction Room Manager. In 2004 Brian joined Hampton & Littlewood with special responsibility for re-introducing the specialist Maritime Sale to the South West after a 15 Year absence. Brian’s interest in country sports has also led him to introduce the annual Sporting sale.
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