Globe Table Terrestrial Swedish
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A Swedish 12 inch terrestrial globe, circa 1900. Measure: height 59cm Just purchased more information to follow.
Antique 1890s Swedish Baroque Revival Maps
Paper
Globe Table Terrestrial Swedish
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A Swedish 12 inch terrestrial globe, circa 1900. Measure: height 59cm Just purchased more information to follow.
Paper
German 8" Diameter Table Globe by Mapmaker Dietrich Reimers (1818-1899)
Located in San Francisco, CA
This example is an 8 inch diameter terrestrial globe signed "Dietrich Reimers Erdglogus further signed "herausgegebe von dem Kartogr.
Hardwood, Paper
$210,568Sale Price / set|35% Off
A pair of extremely rare Valk table globes
By Gerard and Leonard Valk
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
The present terrestrial globe is numbered “3”; the meridian ring of the celestial globe is not original and bears no number.
Other
Inlaid Pietra Dura Gemstone Tabletop World Globe on Brass Stand
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage inlaid semi-precious gemstone tabletop terrestrial globe on a brass stand. A labor-intensive, beautiful work with hand-cut and inlaid stones including Tiger's Eye, Jasper, M...
Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, Malachite, Marble, Brass
Antique 19thC Pair Of Cary's 12 Inch Terrestrial & Celestial Globes c.1821
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An exceptional pair of Cary’s 12-inch terrestrial and celestial globes, published in 1821, and raised on elegant mahogany stands.
Wood
$11,780Sale Price|20% Off
An English POCKET GLOBE with dial for time zones
By Newton and Son
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
A 3-inch (7.6cm.) diameter terrestrial globe made up of twelve hand-colored engraved gores, cartouche in north Pacific NEWTON'S New & Improved TERRESTRIAL GLOBE.
Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century English J & W Cary Celestial/Terrestrial Table Model Globes
By John & William Cary
Located in Milford, NH
Cary, Strand London, Jan 1, 1816,” and the right globe with cartouche labeled “Carey’s New Terrestrial Globe, delineated from the best Authorities extants, Exhibiting the different t...
Brass
Antique Victorian Terrestrial 12 inch Table Globe by Malby's 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An antique Victorian terrestrial 12-inch table globe by Malby's, dating from the third quarter of the 19th century.
Mahogany
$100,000Sale Price|20% Off
Newton & Sons Late George III Terrestrial and Celestial Mahogany Library Globes
By Newton and Son
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine pair of Newton & Sons late George III 20 inch terrestrial and celestial tripod mahogany library globes, London, second quarter of the 19th century, the terrestrial globe, dated...
Wood
$66,146 / set
Pair of Floor Globes by Cary
By John & William Cary
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of 12-inch floor globes by Cary, each set into a tripod walnut stand with a turned baluster support, outswept legs on acorn feet and stretchers centred on a replaced compass r...
Walnut
$8,952Sale Price|20% Off
A fine J.S. Cox terrestrial pocketglobe in its stand.
By J & I Cox
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
Title on the cartouche: “Cox’s Terrestrial Globe. (2nd edition) 1838”. Condition.
Plaster, Hardwood, Paper
Rare Pair of Regency Period 18-Inch Globes by J&W Cary of London on Bases
By John & William Cary
Located in London, GB
The cartouche declaring it 'Cary's New Terrestrial Globe […] March 1st 1816 / with corrections and additions to 1827.'
Mahogany
$132,525Sale Price / set|25% Off
A huge pair of 21 inches Cruchley Library Globes
By G.F. Cruchley
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
With graduated brass meridian circles and time clocks. The terrestrial globe is inscribed in a cartouche: Cruchley's new terrestrial globe from the most recent and best authorities.
Other
Replogle Terrestrial Floor Globe
By Replogle Globes
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
This floor globe by Replogle floats within a ring of walnut, supported by four 'turned' chrome stiles, which connect to a base of walnut. The globe rotates, spins and lights from wit...
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 green and the land masses outlined in darker green, contained within a hinged black s...
Wood
A large 30 inch W. & . A. K. Johnston library globe
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
with label stating ’30 inch terrestrial globe by W. & A.K. Johnston Limited. Geographers, Engravers and Printers, Edinburgh & London’.
Brass
$120,924 / set
A pair of 18 inch floor standing globes by C Smith & Son
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of 18 inch floor standing globes by C Smith & Son, each set into a mahogany stand with a turned baluster support and three legs centred on a compass, one globe stating ‘Smith’...
Mahogany
$29,972
Pair of Cary’s Table Globes
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of Cary’s 15-inch table globes, each set into an ebony stand with four turned legs and stretchers, the terrestrial stating “Cary’s New Terrestrial Globe exhibiting the tracks ...
Ebony
Pair of George III Globes by J&W Cary Dated 1815 and 1800
By Cary’s
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The maker’s label on the terrestrial globe states ‘Cary’s New Terrestrial Globe exhibiting Exhibiting the tracks of Captain Cook and those of Captain Vancouver, etc...London: made an...
Mahogany
$17,434Sale Price|20% Off
Extremely rare George III Miniature Terrestrial three-inch table Globe
By John & William Cary
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
The following year, he was succeeded by his sons, John (II) and George Cary, who continued from the firm's 181 Strand address until 1851/2 when business was acquired by Henry Gould. ...
Hardwood, Paper
Mid-20th Century Terrestre Columbus World Globe Oestergaard Berlin, Germany
By Paul Oestergaard
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An attractive vintage terrestrial globe by Columbus-Verlag Paul Oestergaard K.G., Berlin and Stuttgart, mounted on a turned wooden base with a metal meridian.
Metal
Pair of Antique 12-Inch Globes by William Harris, London, 1832-1835
By William Harris
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of 12-inch table globes William Harris London, 1832 and 1835 Slight abrasions from use; few cracks lb 11 each (kg 5) The two terrestrial and celestial globes rest in their ori...
Paper, Wood
Terrestrial World Globe on Iron Stand by George F. Cram and Co. circa 1946
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful piece of world history that is sure to inspire any traveler. The terrestrial globe is in very good condition commensurate with age and use, and adorns wonderful patinated...
Iron
Rare Baroque 18th Century Nuremberg Celestial Globe by Johann Gabriel Doppelmayr
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Celestial Globes: Celestial globes have a longer history than terrestrial globes; the oldest surviving example dates to around 150 AD.
Plaster, Oak, Paper
Pocket Globe by Nathaniel Hill, Shagreen & Paper, London, 1754
Located in Milano, IT
On the terrestrial globe much of central and southern Africa is empty.
Shagreen, Paper
$91,813 / item
A pair of Newton and Son ‘New & Improved’ 15 inch globes
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The sharply carved lion’s paw feet enclose the original brass castors. The terrestrial globe label reads ‘Newton’s new and improved terrestrial globe accurately delineated from the ...
Walnut
Georgian 21-Inch Terrestrial and Celestial Floor Globes by J. W. Cary
By John & William Cary
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of Cary Celestial and Terrestrial Globes John & William Cary Terrestrial globe dated 1806, with additions around 1817 Celestial globe dated 1799 Among the finest globes pro...
Brass
Early 20th Century Belgium Equinoctial Globe on Iron Stand Signed H. Balieus
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful piece of world history that is sure to inspire any traveler. The terrestrial globe is in very good condition commensurate with age and use with wonderful patinated colors.
Iron
Phillips Terrestrial Slate Globe, Brass Stand, Educational, 1950s
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Phillips Terrestrial Slate Globe or World Atlas This is a rare Educational Terrestrial Globe from the 1950s by Phillips it has territorial maps, but the unusual thing is the colour,...
Brass
Art Deco Aviation Globe on Sculptural Airplane Base in Chrome
Located in New York, NY
The combination of the terrestrial globe and the airplane base beautifully marries earthbound geography with the limitless possibilities of human flight.
Chrome
Pair of George III 3 inch pocket globes by J & W Cary, one dated 1791
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The terrestrial globe is applied with 12 engraved and hand-coloured gores and signed in a circular cartouche ‘Cary’s Pocket Globe, Agreeable to the Latest Discoveries.
Shagreen
Mid Century 12” Terrestrial Black and Gold Globe
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Mid Century 12” Terrestrial Black and Gold Globe This is an unusual colour presentation for a globe, this is a Mid Century piece, the sea is in Black and the land is in Gold, the ...
Paper
A 15-inch terrestrial floor globe by Nims & Co
By H.B. Nims & Co.
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A 15-inch terrestrial floor globe by Nims & Co, set within a brass meridian and a mahogany horizon ring with the signs of the zodiac and a panel stating ‘Manufactured by H.B.
Brass
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Exquisite Mid Century Imperial Terrestrial Standing Floor Globe Wood Library
By Cram's
Located in Peoria, AZ
Exquisite! Cram's Imperial Terrestrial Standing Floor Globe Approximately 16" wide by 39" Tall This is one of the finest terrestrial floor globes of the mid century period.
Wood
Vintage Cram's Political Terrestrial Illuminated Light-Up Globe on Mahogany Base
By George F. Cram
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 16" Physical Political Terrestrial Light-up Globe by The George F. Cram Company, Inc (Indianapolis, IN, ca. 1980 - Upper Volta, Ivory Coast and Zimbabwe all present).
Metal
Rare George III Celestial Pocket Globe by Cary, London
By Cary
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A companion globe to terrestrial globes of this type were made in much smaller numbers and therefore a great rarity.
Plaster
Stylish Mid-20th Century Made, Parisian Terrestrial Desk / Table Globe with Lamp
By J. Forest
Located in Lisse, NL
Quality made, metal and glass desk globe on a wooden base. If you are looking for stylish and beautiful quality items to upgrade your interior (whether at home or in your office) th...
Chrome
A terrestral globe signed J. Lebegue & C, Paris France 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
A Medium-sized terrestrial globe, made of papier-mâché, finished with pastille and completed by the application of paper spindles imprinted with intaglio printing.
Fruitwood
Rare English Nautical Globe with Armillary Sphere (1930) 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare English Nautical Globe with Armillary Sphere (1930) 20th Century Good condition magnificent globe, with a leather-covered wooden interior terrestrial globe, names of the conti...
Metal
Fine Rare Regency Table-Top Celestial 12” Globe by J & W Cary ca. 1816
By Cary
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Operating from 181 Strand, the brothers offered celestial and terrestrial globes in multiple sizes from 1791 onward, introducing the 12-inch format in 1798.
Brass
A terrestral globe signed Périgot, published by Delagrave, Paris 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
A Medium-sized terrestrial globe, made of papier-mâché, finished with pastille and completed by the application of paper spindles imprinted with intaglio printing.
Brass
French Victorian Gilt Brass Desk Set with Globe
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual French gilt brass inkwell in the Art Nouveau style with 2 inkwells centered by a terrestrial 3" diameter globe. Globe is signed M. Vivien de St.
Brass
$10,602Sale Price|40% Off
A fine pair of miniature globes on stands
By Karl Muller
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
A rare pair of miniature terrestrial and celestial globes. by K. Müller, 1822 Karlsruhe, Germany Diameter globes: 7 cm.
Hardwood, Paper
Greenland & the North Pole – Antique Polar Map by V.M. Coronelli, c.1692
By Vincenzo Coronelli
Located in Langweer, NL
The globe gore is based on the north part of Coronelli’s large terrestrial globe for Louis XIV.
Paper
$42,113Sale Price|35% Off
A decorative pair of rare table globes in a fine condition.
By Johann Gabriel Doppelmayr
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
He achieved great international fame through his mathematical and astronomical writings and through the terrestrial and celestial globes, which he published in collaboration with the...
Other
$15,549Sale Price / set|20% Off
Lovely pair of English miniature globes on carved wooden stands
By Newton and Son
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
“NEWTON’S NEW & IMPROVED TERRESTRIAL and CELESTIAL GLOBES". PUBLISHED BY NEWTON & SON, 66 CHANCERY LANE, LONDON.”
Wood
Vintage French Modern Illuminated Glass Globe Terrestre by Girard et Barrère
By Gerard Barrère & Thomas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Girard et Barrère illuminated terrestrial glass globe illustrating major shipping routes, ca. 1968, France - Rhodesia and Congo (pre-Zaire) present - Bangladesh not present.
Brass
Vintage Industrial Style Manually Operational Astrological Planetarium
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial-style astrological chart with terrestrial tin litho globe and light feature. Unique piece, closest to a Tellurium, Planetarium or Trippensee in categorization, though lack...
Metal, Steel, Tin
$2,307Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Antique Map of Southwestern Europe and West Africa by V.M. Coronelli, 1692
By Vincenzo Coronelli
Located in Langweer, NL
A segment of Coronelli's monumental 42-inch terrestrial globe, this gore is a remarkable example of the artistry and geographical knowledge of the late 1600s.
Paper
Pair of Miniature Globes by Lane’s, Papier-Mâché, Tripod Bases, London
By Lane's
Located in Milano, IT
The two spheres differ in color. Both globes, the terrestrial and celestial, rest on their original "English" tripod bases in carved wood.
Paper, Wood
Antique Terrestrial Table Globe by Félix Delamarche, Paris, 1821
By Félix Delamarche
Located in Milano, IT
Terrestrial table globe Félix Delamarche Paris, 1821 It measures 20.47 in height, Ø max 14.17 in; the sphere Ø 9.44 in (h 52 cm x Ø max 36.5 cm; the sphere Ø 24 cm) Wood, printed...
Metal
A terrestrial seven inches globe, signed Felix Delamache, France 1845.
By Félix Delamarche
Located in Milan, IT
Engraved wooden and paper maché globe. Equator resting on four quarter meridians on a turned black fruit wooden base with moved profile and circular base. The globe is composed of tw...
Wood, Paper
Pocket Globe, Nicholas Lane, London, post 1779
By Nicholas Lane
Located in Milano, IT
On the terrestrial globe, a large part of southern and central Africa is empty, and the Great Lakes Tanganyika and Victoria (which Europeans would begin to explore after 1858) are no...
Leather, Wood, Paper
Ptolemaic Armillary Sphere by Delamarche, Paris, Circa 1805-1810
By Charles Francois Delamarche
Located in Milano, IT
The small ring at the peak of the sphere is illegible. The small central globe bears the following inscription in the Pacific Ocean, west of South America: Globe Terrestre à Pari...
Paper, Wood
Early 20th Century Desk Globe
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful physical and political terrestrial table globe on bronze base and plaster sphere with double rotary movement.
Bronze
$67,180 / set
Pair of Floor Standing Globes by Gilman Joslin
By Gilman Joslin
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The terrestrial celestial globe inscribed ‘Manufactured by Gilman Joslin’ and ‘Improved Globe Boston’.
Iron
Ptolemaic Armillary Sphere, Charles-François Delamarche, Paris, ante 1798
By Charles Francois Delamarche
Located in Milano, IT
The vertical circles mention the latitudes and longitudes of different cities: Rome, Bordeaux, Madrid, Boston, Batavia (Jakarta), Acapulco, etc. Even the small terrestrial globe is ...
Wood, Paper
Ptolemaic Armillary Sphere, Charles-François Delamarche, Paris, ante 1798
By Charles Francois Delamarche
Located in Milano, IT
The vertical circles mention the latitudes and longitudes of different cities: Rome, Bordeaux, Madrid, Boston, Batavia (Jakarta), Acapulco, etc. Even the small terrestrial globe is ...
Wood, Paper
Decorative Original Antique Map of Normandy, France, circa 1690
Located in Langweer, NL
Vincenzo Maria Coronelli, a Venetian scholar and Minorite Friar, was one of the most celebrated map and globe makers of his era. Cornelli produced more than one hundred terrestrial a...
Paper
$106Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Map of Stavoren by Coronelli, 1706
Located in Langweer, NL
His most well known work is the 2-volume 'Atlante Veneto' but is is equally well known for his very large terrestrial and celestial globes. One, 15 feet in diameter he made for Louis...
Paper
Antique and vintage globes can prove unique and interesting accents to your living space, whether on their own as provocative conversation pieces or part of a small collection dotting the shelves where your sculptures and other decorative objects live.
Globes are among the most ancient of scientific instruments. During the Age of Exploration, they were vital for navigation, bringing sailors home after perilous journeys on different trade routes. Globes didn’t just detail continental formations, they might also show astronomical positions — adventurous seafarers of the day would rely on stars’ positions in traveling the great waters ahead of them. Antique globes offer a glimpse into specific time periods and how peoples of the past navigated the world around them. These were tools that identified a region’s borders, the names of countries, territories and more as the Earth’s geography was once known or imagined. As information about a place became available to geographers over time, globes became more accurate.
Not all globes depict the Earth and its countries, landmasses and bodies of water. The models that do are known as terrestrial globes, while globes that detail the position of the stars and other heavenly bodies are called celestial globes.
Quite surprisingly, the construction of globes remains relatively unchanged from the 16th century. The base starts as two papier-mâché hemispheres, which have a wooden support pillar attached via the north and south poles. The hemispheres are joined with glue or sewn with string and are subsequently topped with more paper or even thin fabric. Lastly, the globe is covered with plaster, ready for the design to be pasted on top.
Perhaps even more surprising is that the decorative function of globes has not changed much since the 16th century. They’ve been given as gifts for hundreds of years, as globes have always been beautiful objects whether they’re in your home office or your living room, lining your mantel alongside other globes of different sizes. Recent globe designs offer modern variations in style and features, such as interior lighting, automatic rotation and more.
Today, vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or decorative home accents in a bedroom or foyer. This likely owes to wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design. Decorating with globes is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes. Antique globes add welcome doses of color and contrast to a house or apartment’s neutral corners, their sea blues and algae greens popping against reclaimed wood interiors or stone fireplaces.
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