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A pocket globe is a compact terrestrial globe placed in a spherical case whose inner side has a celestial globe printing. It was introduced in the 17th century, representing the Earth surrounded by celestial bodies. In recent times, a globe with a 3-inch diameter is called a pocket globe. A collection of vintage pocket globes can be found on 1stDibs.
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Regency Lane’s Pocket Globe, Dated 1818
By Lane's
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A 3 ½ inch Regency Lane’s pocket globe, dated 1818, the terrestrial globe with the seas in light
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Globes
Materials
Wood
Miniature pocket globe in colourful card box
By Michael Manning
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
Miniature terrestrial pocket globe. Model of the earth.
London, 1857 by J. Manning
diameter of
Category
Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Globes
Materials
Hardwood, Paper
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George III Pocket Globe After Herman Moll
By Herman Moll
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A 3 inch George III pocket globe after Herman Moll, the terrestrial globe inscribed in a cartouche
Category
Antique 1770s English George III Globes
Materials
Wood
A truly delightful miniature terrestrial pocket globe
By Nathaniel Mills
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
A truly delightful miniature terrestrial pocket globe in a celestial case, 3 inches / 6.8 cm. The
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century British Dutch Colonial Globes
Materials
Other
Fine double pocket globe
By Carl Bauer
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
Globes 6,5 cm.
Terrestrial and celestial "Mother and Child" or double globe; the terrestrial globe with
Category
Antique 1840s German Dutch Colonial Globes
Materials
Wood, Paper
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Pocket Globe by Nathaniel Hill, London 1754
Located in Milano, IT
Nathaniel Hill
Pocket globe
London, 1754
The globe is contained in its original case, which itself
Category
Antique 1750s English George II Globes
Materials
Shagreen, Paper