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Terrestrial Globe on a Metal Stand, France, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A charming globe on metal base dating from the early 20th century, and executed in France.
Category
Early 20th Century French Unknown Maps
Materials
Metal
Original Antique Hand-Colored Map of Friesland by C. Merian, 1659
Located in Langweer, NL
This is a hand-colored engraving of the province of Friesland in the Netherlands, created by the Swiss-born engraver and artist Matthäus Merian (1593–1650) and included in "Topograph...
Category
Mid-17th Century Antique Unknown Maps
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of New Guinea and New Britain by P. Carteret, circa 1773
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Map: A Chart of Captain Carteret's Discoveries at New Britain (1769)
This rare and historically significant 18th-century map, titled *A Chart of Captn Carteret's Discoveries at New Britain,* offers a fascinating glimpse into early European explorations of the Pacific. Published in 1769, the map meticulously charts Captain Philip Carteret's 1767 voyage through New Guinea and the islands of New Britain and New Ireland, showcasing his contributions to the understanding of the Bismarck Archipelago. Adding to its significance, the map traces the paths of earlier explorer William Dampier...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Unknown Maps
Materials
Paper
Antique Map: Carte du Détroit du Sond with Copenhagen Inset, 1693
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Map: Carte du Détroit du Sond with Copenhagen Inset, Jaillot/Mortier, 1693
This rare and striking antique map, titled *Carte du détroit du Sond contenant les costes de l’Is...
Category
Late 17th Century Antique Unknown Maps
Materials
Paper
Mid-Century Earth Globe Electrified
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Earth globe, electrified. With polished wooden base and golden metal structure. This model presents a physical and political representation of the world, with reliefs that highlight ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Unknown Maps
Materials
Metal
Map "Estuary- Mouth of the Thames"
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
ST/426 - Antique French Map of the estuary of the Thames, map dated 1769 -
"Mape of the entrance of the Thames. Designed by filing of Navy cards fo...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Other Antique Unknown Maps
Materials
Paper
FRAME DRIVING SCHOOL 70 S 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Large Globe 50S
THE GLOBE IS IN PLASTIC AND THE FOOT IN WOOD. 1950s. IT HAS LIGHT. GOOD CONDITION WITH CENTURIES OF USE. MEASUREMENTS: 110 CM IN HEIGHT AND 60 CM IN DIAMETER
good con...
Category
20th Century English Modern Unknown Maps
Materials
Plastic, Wood
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Large and Extremely Rare Terrestrial Globe by Newton
By Newton Globes - Planer & Newton
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large and extremely rare 24-inch terrestrial globe by Newton
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19th Century German Miniature Pocket Terrestrial Globe
By C. Abel-Klinger
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Empire Style Birdcage Model of Chateau de Luneville, Early 20th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The wood and wire birdcage faithfully depicting the chateau.
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Early 20th Century French Empire Unknown Maps
Materials
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Large Mid-Century Era Metal Cigarette Case with World Globe & Compass Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large cigarette case was made by the well known Wadsworth's of Canada and dates to approximately 1970 and done in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The box is composed of eng...
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Antique Map of Virginia, with Inset Map of the South Western Continuation
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Globe, Late 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
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Georgian Map of UK Sampler by Elizabeth Kifft, 1797
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Antique Map of Oceania by V. Levasseur, 1856
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Antique Map of the Turkish Empire by C.T. Lotter, circa 1750
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Weber Costello Deco Airplane Base Black Oceans Globe
Located in Highland, IN
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Located in Sagaponack, NY
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