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What is a pocket globe?
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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
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
English Pocket Globe, London, Circa 1775-1798
By Herman Moll
Located in Milano, IT
Pocket globe
London, between 1775 and 1798
Re-edition of the globe of Hermann Moll (1678-1732
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Globes
Materials
Shagreen, Paper
An English POCKET GLOBE with dial for time zones
By Newton and Son
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
NEWTON & SON (fl.1840-61)
AN ENGLISH POCKET GLOBE WITH A DIAL FOR TIME ZONES, CIRCA 1835
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Category
Antique 1830s British Other Globes
Materials
Mahogany
Newton and Son Pocket Globe and Case
By Newton and Son
Located in Spencertown, NY
The terrestrial globe is 3 inches in diameter contained within a turned mahogany box with cover
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Globes
Materials
Fruitwood, Paper
Rare George III Celestial Pocket Globe by Cary, London
By Cary
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine and rare 3" celestial pocket globe by G & W Cary, Strand, London circa 1791, housed in its
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Aviation Objects
Materials
Plaster
