P.F. Howells Furniture

Antique Globe Gore: Southwestern Europe and West Africa by Vincenzo Coronelli This exquisite, hand-colored globe gore by Vincenzo Coronelli, one of the most renowned 17th-century cartographers, represents Southwestern Europe and West Africa. 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. Covering France, the Iberian Peninsula, and all of Africa west of a line extending from Algeria to the Bight of Benin, it also includes the Canary Islands and Madeira. Coronelli’s globe gores are celebrated for their exceptional engraving and accuracy, and this piece is no exception. The coastline of Africa is depicted with remarkable precision for its time, reflecting the latest geographical knowledge of European explorers. In contrast, the interior of Africa—still a mystery to European mapmakers—features mythical elements such as fantastical mountain ranges and exotic fauna. Giraffes, elephants, lions, and mysterious giant birds populate the landscape, offering a glimpse into the imagination and curiosity of the era. One notable detail is the Gambia...

Set of 3 Map Samplers by A Charles. All depict countries, cities, seas and landmarks of the respective countries. The first entitled, 'SPAIN and PORTUGAL'. The second, 'MAP OF FRANCE...

George Philip's Large Relief Map of the World 150x110cm PHILIP, George Relief Map of the World. George Philip and Son Limited, c. 1950. Large 3D relief map of the world. Shaded relie...

Fine antique ship's compass by Robert Merrill of New York. Brass bowl on gimbal fitted to a dovetailed timber box. Paper compass card with fleur-de-lis at north. Compass points north...

Physical relief map of Africa. Jerry, our artist, has painstakingly reproduced the desserts, rivers, mountains and jungles of the continent of Africa, along with altitude legend on t...

Large world relief map. Measures: Width 232 cm. Height 158 cm.

Antique map of the Mediterranean and a large part of Europe, illustrating the voyage of St. Paul to Rome. This map originates from ‘Biblia Sacra, dat is, de H. Schriftuer van het Oud...

Very handsome original old coloured copper engraving of Malaysia and Singapore, with parts of Sumatra, inc the island of Bangka and Bintam. Title of the map 'Description Malacca'. On...

1856 Map of France and Switzerland with Paris Inset by Stülpnagel This finely detailed antique map of France and Switzerland was published in 1856 by the esteemed German cartographe...

Antique map titled 'The Mountain chains of the Europe and Asia '. Original antique map of the mountain chains of Europe and Asia. This map originates from 'The Physical Atlas of Natu...

Antique map titled 'Fluss und Gebirgs Karte von Mittel-Europa'. Old map of the European continent depicting the European mountains and rivers. This map originates from 'H. Kiepert's ...

Antique map titled 'Bergketten in Asien und Eüropa'. Original antique map showing the mountain ranges in Asia and Europe. In outline color with inset maps of Java, Luzon, and Reguain...