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German Globe circa 1900 with Compass

About the Item

A beautiful, old earth globe with a compass. A particularly beautiful piece with a straight stand and wooden base with embedded compass. "Mang's new earth globe", comes from the Stuttgart publishing house Adolf Mang (1849-1933) and was manufactured in the beginning of the 20th century. The product is in a good and functional condition for over 100 years. However, the earth map is already heavily sanded in some places - see product photos.
  • Creator:
    Adolf Mang (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.12 in (46 cm)Diameter: 9.85 in (25 cm)
  • Style:
    Jugendstil (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. The product is in a good and functional condition for over 100 years. However, the earth map is already heavily sanded in some places - see product photos.
  • Seller Location:
    Hamburg, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3958313673611

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