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Antique Pocket Globe

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
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1810s English Regency Antique Pocket Globe

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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
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19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Pocket Globe

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Hardwood, Paper

Antique Miniature pocket globe in colourful card box
Miniature pocket globe in colourful card box
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H 2 in Dm 1.75 in
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
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1770s English George III Antique Pocket Globe

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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
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Mid-18th Century British Dutch Colonial Antique Pocket Globe

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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
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1840s German Dutch Colonial Antique Pocket Globe

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Wood, Paper

Antique Fine double pocket globe
Fine double pocket globe
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H 3.5 in Dm 2.5 in
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
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1750s English George II Antique Pocket Globe

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Shagreen, Paper

A Fine Example of 3" Pocket Globe by Lane, London
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A very clean and original example of a Lane 3" pocket globe in the original Morocco red leather
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19th Century English Antique Pocket Globe

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Leather, 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
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Pocket Globe

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Shagreen, Paper

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
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Pocket Globe

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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
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Pocket Globe

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Plaster

Pair of George III 3 inch pocket globes by J & W Cary, one dated 1791
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
cartouche ‘Cary’s Pocket Globe, Agreeable to the Latest Discoveries. Pubd. by J. & W. Cary, Strand, April
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1790s English Antique Pocket Globe

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Shagreen

Mid 19th Century Inkwell in the Form of a Pocket Globe
Located in London, GB
A fantastic inkwell in the form of a pocket globe, dating from the mid 19th century.
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Pocket Globe

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Pewter

Mid 19th Century Inkwell in the Form of a Pocket Globe
Located in London, GB
A fantastic inkwell in the form of a pocket globe, dating from the mid 19th century.
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Pocket Globe

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Pewter

Pocket Globe, Nicholas Lane, London, post 1779
By Nicholas Lane
Located in Milano, IT
Pocket Globe Nicholas Lane London, post 1779 The globe is contained in its original case, which
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1780s English Other Antique Pocket Globe

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Leather, Wood, Paper

Georgian Terrestrial Pocket Globe by T. Harris and Son, London, 1813
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A Rare George III pocket globe by T. Harris and Son, London, 1813. Housed in the original sharkskin
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Pocket Globe

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Plaster

Miniature globe in aturned and stained beech
By Newton and Son
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
Newton & Son pocket globe London, 1838 Miniature terrestrial globe with a diameter of 2 inches
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19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Pocket Globe

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Fruitwood, Paper

Miniature globe in aturned and stained beech
Miniature globe in aturned and stained beech
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H 3.95 in Dm 2 in
Charles Smith & Son 18 Inch Terrestrial Globe on Stand w/ Compass circa 1845-48
By Charles Smith & Son
Located in Milford, NH
by producing miniature and pocket globes. After his son joined him in 1845, the company added a
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1840s English Antique Pocket Globe

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Brass

Wonderful and extremely rare Dutch pocketglobe
By Dementz Family DEUR Art Company
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
Only three copies worldwide. Miniature terrestrial pocket globe in a celestial case made by
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Early 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Pocket Globe

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Hardwood, Paper

Wonderful and extremely rare Dutch pocketglobe
Wonderful and extremely rare Dutch pocketglobe
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H 2.5 in Dm 2.5 in
Elgin 52mm 1906 Pocket Watch, 17 Jewel Serviced 90-Day Warranty, Serial 12195791
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
This 1906 53mm Elgin pocket watch with a white face is a stunning timepiece crafted with precision
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Early 1900s North American Modern Antique Pocket Globe

19th Century English Globe by Renowned Cartographers John Newton and Son
By Newton and Son
Located in Southall, GB
of globes in London, crafting floor standing, table and pocket globes. Its founder was John Newton
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19th Century English Antique Pocket Globe

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Hardwood

19th Century German Miniature Pocket Terrestrial Globe
By C. Abel-Klinger
Located in Essex, MA
A miniature 19th century 3.5 inch diameter pocket terrestrial globe by C. Abel-Klinger, Nuremberg
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1880s German Antique Pocket Globe

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Brass

Pair of Miniature Globes Lane’s on Tripod Bases, London post 1833, ante 1858
By Lane's
Located in Milano, IT
reconstruction of the entire history of the Lane family. They were manufacturers of globes - especially pocket
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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Pocket Globe

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Paper, Wood

1633 Map Entitled "Beauvaisis Comitatus Belova Cium, Ric.0002
Located in Norton, MA
Flanders, he grew up in Ghent, apprenticed as an instrument and globe maker and map engraver. In 1584, to
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17th Century Dutch Antique Pocket Globe

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Paper

Exceptional Vintage Brown Crocodile Briefcase
Located in Amsterdam, NL
hardware. Interior is leather with pockets and with hidden combination locks. Marked: Globe Measurements
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Pocket Globe

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1920s American Antique Pocket Globe

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Paper, Wood

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Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
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By Albert Hadley, Sister Parish
Located in St. Louis, MO
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pocket Globe

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Lacquer

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By Jan Felkl
Located in Milan, IT
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1860s Czech Antique Pocket Globe

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Iron

Oak and Mahogany 36-Drawer Museum Collector’s Cabinet
Located in Glasgow, GB
A good quality large oak collector’s cabinet with mahogany interior and dating to circa 1930. With three full length locking doors concealing a total of 36 drawers with inset militar...
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1930s English Art Deco Antique Pocket Globe

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Brass

A beautiful Celestial Table Globe produced by Gerard & Leonard Valk
By Gerard and Leonard Valk
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
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Early 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Pocket Globe

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Other

Italian Metal Table Lamp Attributed to Oscar Torlasco, 1950s
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Paris, FR
This Italian vintage desk lamp is a statement in design. This piece is meticulously restored and rewired to international standards. It features an elegant matte black lacquer finish...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Pocket Globe

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Metal, Brass

Pre-17th Century Extremely Rare & Complete Elephant Bird Egg, Madagascar
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An extremely rare elephant bird egg, completely intact. The Elephant Bird, formally categorised as Aepyornis Maximus, is an enormous flightless bird native to Madagascar. Standing as...
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Early 17th Century Malagasy Antique Pocket Globe

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Eggshell

Persian Kalamkar Hand-Blocked Tapestry Textile Isfahan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An absolutely gorgeous example of the traditional Antique Persian hand-blocked tapestry textile. Persian Kalamkar (Qalamkar or Ghalamkar) woodblock print textile is from the great ci...
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Early 20th Century Asian Islamic Antique Pocket Globe

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Specimen Box Butterflies Coral 1920 Natural History Still Life
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
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1910s French Art Deco Antique Pocket Globe

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Coral

19th CENTURY PAIR OF SMALL WORLD GLOBES
Located in Firenze, FI
Unique and fascinating pair of small globes, made with artisanal care by Italian manufacturers in the 19th century and hand painted on fine paper. These small globes are mounted on a...
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19th Century Italian Antique Pocket Globe

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Brass

19th CENTURY PAIR OF SMALL WORLD GLOBES
19th CENTURY PAIR OF SMALL WORLD GLOBES
H 5.52 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
American Naval Two Masted Clipper Ship Brig Model Under Glass, US Perry 20th C.
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Naval two masted clipper ship brig model mounted on stand under a glass case. The US Perry was a brig commissioned by the United States Navy October 1843 prior to the Americ...
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20th Century American American Empire Antique Pocket Globe

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Glass, Mahogany, Pine, Paint

1920's Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Stenciled Monogram, 90 cm Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very nice Louis Vuitton trunk features hand stenciled monogram canvas , light honey color lozine trim and Louis Vuitton stamped solid brass locks and clasps, Louis Vuitton stamp...
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1920s French Antique Pocket Globe

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Brass

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Located in New York, NY
in partnership with fellow instrument maker (and pocket globe specialist) Thomas Wright. These full
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Pocket Globe

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Wood, Papier Mâché, Paper

Terrestrial Globe
By Rigobert Bonne
Located in New York, NY
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Pocket Globe

Antique Terrestrial Globe
Terrestrial Globe
H 22.5 in Dm 12 in
Pair of Library Globes Showing Discoveries in Texas
By John & William Newton
Located in New York, NY
Newton began his firm in 1780, first publishing a reissue of a Nathaniel Hill pocket globe in partnership
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19th Century English Antique Pocket Globe

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Mahogany

Yellow Gold Hunter Case Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
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20th Century Swiss Edwardian Antique Pocket Globe

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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

19th Century English Globe by Renowned Cartographers John Newton and Son
By Newton and Son
Located in London, GB
of globes in London, crafting floor standing, table and pocket globes. Its founder was John Newton
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19th Century English Antique Pocket Globe

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Hardwood

Staffordshire 'Bracket Clock' Watch Holder, circa 1820
By Staffordshire
Located in Geelong, Victoria
decorated with world globes, the broken pediment supported by moulded pillars, with open circular hole to
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1820s English Georgian Antique Pocket Globe

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Pottery

Rare Pocket Globe
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A rare 2" pocket globe in the original fish skin case with good colors to the papers. Dated 1818.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Pocket Globe

Rare Pocket Globe
Rare Pocket Globe
H 0.1 in Dm 2 in
Cary pocket globe
By Cary
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A good example of a late 18th century pocket globe by Cary in original condition in its fish skin
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Pocket Globe

Lane Pocket Globe
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A superb example of a Lane pocket globe dated 1809 in the original fish skin case, with the
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Early 19th Century English Antique Pocket Globe

Lane Pocket Globe
Lane Pocket Globe
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
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Located in Lincolnshire, GB
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19th Century English Antique Pocket Globe

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Paper

18th Century Pocket Globe
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
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Late 18th Century English Antique Pocket Globe

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18th Century Pocket Globe
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Located in Lincolnshire, GB
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1750s Antique Pocket Globe

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Ferguson 18th Century Pocket Globe
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Pocket Globe

Ferguson 18th Century Pocket Globe
Ferguson 18th Century Pocket Globe
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
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Located in Lincolnshire, GB
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1750s English Antique Pocket Globe

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Paper

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Located in Lincolnshire, GB
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Pocket Globe

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Located in Lincolnshire, GB
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By Newton and Son
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
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19th Century English Antique Pocket Globe

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Mahogany, Paper

Fine 18th Century English Celestial Pocket Globe by Nathaniel Hill, London, 1754
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
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Mid-18th Century British George II Antique Pocket Globe

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Shagreen, Paper

Fine 18th Century English Terrestrial Pocket Globe by Cary, London, 1791
By Cary’s
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Cary’s Pocket globe, agreeable to the latest discoveries, London: J&W Cary, Strand, April 1791 A
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Mid-18th Century British George III Antique Pocket Globe

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Paper, Shagreen

Pocket Globe John and William Cary, London 1791
By Cary’s
Located in Milano, IT
John and William Cary Pocket globe London, 1791 The pocket globe is contained in its original
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1790s English George III Antique Pocket Globe

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Shagreen, Paper

19th Century English Pocket Globe By Newton, London 1817
By John & William Newton
Located in Milano, IT
John (1759-1844) and William (1786-1861) Newton Pocket Globe London, January 1, 1817 The globe
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1810s English George III Antique Pocket Globe

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Leather, Paper

English Pocket Globe by Lane, London, between 1817 and 1833
By Lane's
Located in Milano, IT
Pocket Globe Lane, London, between 1817 and 1833 The globe is contained in its original case
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1820s English George IV Antique Pocket Globe

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Shagreen, Paper

18th Century George III Terrestrial Pocket Globe by Cary, Dated 1791
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A late 18th century 3" pocket globe signed and dated 1791. Housed in its original sharkskin case
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Pocket Globe

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Plaster

Celestial and Terrestrial Globes by Newton and Son
Located in New Orleans, LA
in London, crafting floor standing, table and pocket globes. Its founder was John Newton, the product
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19th Century Antique Pocket Globe

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Down

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Located in Oxfordshire, GB
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Early 1900s British Antique Pocket Globe

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L'ami Dermit by Claude Monet
By Claude Monet
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into his friend Dermit. The subject stands with his hands in the pockets of his trousers, leaning in a
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19th Century Antique Pocket Globe

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Paper, Chalk

An attractive pair of late-eighteenth century English pocket globes
By Nicholas Lane
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
, 1776 [but circa 1779 or after] An attractive pair of late-eighteenth century English pocket globes
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1770s British Antique Pocket Globe

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Other

18th Century English Pocket Globe by John and William Cary, 1791
By Cary’s
Located in Milano, IT
John and William Cary Pocket globe London, 1791 The pocket globe is contained in its original
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1790s English George III Antique Pocket Globe

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Shagreen, Paper

Celestial Pocket Globe by Newton London, 1860 Circa
By Newton and Son
Located in Milano, IT
Pocket Globe Newton London, 1860 circa The globe is contained in a cylindrical box of turned
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1850s English Victorian Antique Pocket Globe

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Wood, Paper

Pocket Globe John and William Cary, London, 1791
By Cary’s
Located in Milano, IT
John and William Cary Pocket globe London, 1791 The pocket globe is contained in its original
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1790s English George III Antique Pocket Globe

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Shagreen, Paper

Waltham Presidential Presentation Model 1872 18k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Waltham
Located in Dallas, TX
Waltham Presidential Presentation Model 1872 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding; 15
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19th Century American Antique Pocket Globe

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Located in Colorado Springs, CO
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1840s Antique Pocket Globe

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Copper

George III Pocket Globe and Case by John and William Cary
By John & William Cary
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
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1790s English Antique Pocket Globe

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Copper

Hill of London Flint Lock Pocket Pistol
Located in Great Barrington, MA
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19th Century English Antique Pocket Globe

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Iron

Hill of London Flint Lock Pocket Pistol
Hill of London Flint Lock Pocket Pistol
H 3.75 in W 7.75 in D 0.75 in
Antique English Staffordshire Pottery Clock Figure of Urania ca.1800
Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
decoration is of the highest quality and shows the figure of Urania holding a compass against the globe of
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19th Century English Antique Pocket Globe

An Exceptional Palace Wall Regulator of One Month Duration
By John Arnold
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
chronometer work that is found in the pocket chronometers for which Arnold became famous. The dial: The
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Late 18th Century English Antique Pocket Globe

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Brass, Ormolu, Steel, Zinc

Vintage Authentic Burberry Leather Handbag United Kingdom w Dust Bag MEDIUM
By Burberry
Located in Orlando, FL
interior zip and open pockets. It carries as AB condition rating. Inclusions: Dust Bag Dimensions
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15th Century and Earlier British Antique Pocket Globe

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Antique Pocket Globe For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique pocket globe for your home. An antique pocket globe — often made from paper, animal skin and shagreen — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique pocket globe you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 19th Century. Each antique pocket globe bearing Georgian or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Cary’s, Cary, London and Newton and Son each produced at least one beautiful antique pocket globe that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Pocket Globe?

An antique pocket globe can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $11,978, while the lowest priced sells for $2,500 and the highest can go for as much as $25,793.
Questions About Antique Pocket Globe
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    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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