A Manual of Pyrotechny; or, A Familiar System of Recreative Fire-works

by G. W. Mortimer

Fixed Fire Globes.

18. Fixed Fire Globes.

These articles are divided into two kinds, one with projected cases, the other when the cases are concealed.

For a globe with concealed cases, provide a spherical globe of any diameter; divide the surface in fourteen equal parts, and at each division bore a hole perpendicular to the centre; in every hole except one (which must be reserved for the spindle, on which it must be fixed) insert a case filled with brilliant or any other charge; the mouths of the cases must be even with the surface of the globe; from the mouths of the several cases must be cut a groove, and in it laid a leader, for the purpose of firing them altogether. The globe must be covered over with paper, and painted in what manner the Tyro thinks proper. When dry it is to be fixed upon the spindle, and it is ready for exhibition.

For projected Cases.—The preparation is nearly the same; the difference being only to let each case project from the globe about half or two thirds of its length; their mouths are to be connected by leaders, for the same purpose as before, and exhibited in the same manner.