Globes

A Mid Century floor globe with solid brass square frame and articulating spinning globe with the mounting points at the axis . The globe has a metal celestial horizon hemisphere ring...

G.F. Cruchley (UK, 1796-1880) London ca 1850 A magnificent pair of terrestrial and celestial globes. Equatorial table engraved with the signs of the zodiac and resting on 3 mahogany molded feet held by a compass at the spacer. 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. Exhibiting the discoveries in equatorial Africa, north pole. And the new settlements and divisions in Australia, New Zealand, Californa, Texas, &c. London. Sold by Gould and Porter opticians 181 strand WC. The celestial globe is inscribed in a cartouche: Cruchleys new celestial globe on which is accurately laid down the whole of the stars and nebule contained in the astronomical catalogue of the Reverend Mr. Wollaston F.R.S. Also from the authorities Flamstead, De La Caille, Hevellus, Bradley, Herschel, Maskelyne, &c. Ands the limits of each constellation determined by a boundary line. London, published by G.F. Cruchley, map-seller & globe maker, 81 Fleet street. Signed: CRUCHLEY in London England, circa 1850 H. 125 cm Diam. 53 cm (21 inches) Diam. 25 cm compasses The two spheres are in a perfect state of freshness and are perfectly legible. The condition of both the globes is very good. There have been some professional repairs to some damaged gores. The Terrestrial globe in good conserved and legible condition, it has areas of rubbing, retouching, and slight discoloration. The Celestial globe is also in good conserved and legible condition with areas of rubbing, retouching and slight discoloration. The gores themselves have been cleaned and revarnished. The splendid mahogany legs and moulded feet are in first class condition. Each globe consists of 12 hand coloured copper engraved gores over a paper-maché hollow core, made up of two hemispheres joined at the equator and covered with a layer of plaster. There are paper horizon rings, made up of a series of concentric circles, displaying the months of the year, the signs of the zodiac and wind directions. THE TERRESTRIAL GLOBE. The globe provides much detailed information, and was accurate up to the date of production, which in this case is the mid-19th century. It shows the latest discoveries and developments that had taken place. It displays names and territories that were once familiar to the people of the age, 150 years into the future! In Asia for example, there are places like ‘Little Bucharia’, ‘Little and Greater Tartary’, ‘Russia in Asia.’ Undoubtedly, the continent that has changed more than any other is Africa. So many African countries that we know and recognise now, had different, perhaps more ‘Colonial’ names more than a century and a half ago. There was ‘Nubia’ (Sudan/Egypt), ‘Abbyssinia’ (Ethiopia), ‘Cape Colony’ (South Africa), ‘Dahomey’ (Benin) but to name a few. Australia was a little over 50 years away from its union via ‘Federation’ in 1901. This brought about the Commonwealth of Australia. However, in 1850 they were six separate British selfserving colonies, ruled directly from England. In North America, both Los Angeles and San Francisco are incorporated as cities into California - as it becomes the 31st U.S. state. Much of mid-western and western USA were known as ‘The Western Territory’ & ‘The Missouri Territory’, Florida was still refered to as ‘East & West Florida’. Canada was split into ‘Canada East’ & ‘Canada West.’ Canada East was primarily (for historical reasons) French-speaking, and Canada West primarily Englishspeaking. Much of Western Canada remained unexplored and undeveloped. In Europe, there was still the ‘Russian Empire’, the ‘Ottoman Empire’, the ‘AustroHungarian Empire’, and the German ‘Prussian Empire.’ THE CELESTIAL GLOBE. The Celestial Globe displays the stars, the constellations, clusters and nebulae in a beautiful and well thought out manner. Mythical figures and signs of the zodiac are seen. The equinoctial and solistitial colures are graduated in degrees. Although the colour is somewhat muted, it takes nothing away from the overall beauty and the undoubted aesthetic qualities of the globe. Historically, globes are among the most ancient scientific instruments known to man. They can be dated back over two millennia, and are still manufactured to this day. The earliest tradition of globe making is mainly concerned with celestial globes – man...

1905 terrestrial globe Cast metal stand Excellent condition.  

Art Glass Globe of the world. A beautiful globe with etched continents against oceans of crystal glass. This globe sits atop a 2" glass cube. Perfect for gazing and daydreaming. A...

ABOUT An original mid-century brass cigarette holder with ashtray or coin dish. The lid slides open on the globe's axis to reveal a metal interior designed to hold cigarettes. ...

Machine Age-style A.J. Nystrom of Chicago Military or Activity Globe composed of a spun metal blue orb with green slated land masses outlined in yellow. These globes were used by the...

Terrestrial globe from the end of the 19th century from the house of G. Thomas, Publisher, Paris, 1890 Globe fixed on a central axis connected to a turned black wooden foot. The glob...

Nathaniel Hill Pocket globe London, 1754 The globe is contained in its original case, which itself is covered in shark skin. There are slight gaps in the original paint on the sphere. The case no longer closes. The sphere measures 2.6 in (6.8 cm) in diameter whereas the case measures 2.9 in (7.4 cm) in diameter. lb 0.24 (kg 0.11) The globe is made up of twelve printed paper gores aligned and glued to the sphere. In the North Pacific Ocean there is a scroll with the inscription: A New terrestrial Globe by Nath. Hill, 1754. The celestial globe is depicted on the inside of the box. On the terrestrial globe much of central and southern Africa is empty. North America bears only the name of some British colonies. It shows California as a peninsula and the northwest coast of America as "unknown parts" (Alaska is not described and is only partially delineated; it would become part of the United States in 1867). The route of Admiral Anson is traced (1740) and the trade winds are indicated by arrows. Australia, still named New Holland (the new name would be introduced in 1829), is part of the west coast. (See Van der Krogt, P., Old Globes in the Netherlands, Utrecht 1984, p. 146 and Van der Krogt, P. - Dekker, E., Globes from the Western World, London 1993, p. 115.) Nathaniel Hill (London, news from 1746 to 1768) had impeccable professional credentials: he had done his apprenticeship with Richard Cushee, who at the time was carrying out surveying work for John Senex's Surrey map...

30 inch diameter library globe featuring Oklahoma with Indian territory, circa 1890. Maker is Johnston, Edinburgh, Scotland, a renowned British globe pro...

Vintage Dutch globe, globe with relief map and gold-colored metal base, by Replogle, Denmark 1960s. This globe can rotate in all directions thanks to the double suspension, can rota...

An Italian 19th century large globe on wooden stand. This velum covered globe is heavily foxed and has nice age to it which makes only the countries on the lower half of the globe vi...

Measuring a monumental 30 inches in diameter, this impressive globe was crafted by the renowned firm W. & A.K. Johnston. Founded in 1825, the Johnston firm is considered the foremost...

A pair of George III 21 inch globes by J&W Cary, dated 1815 and 1800, set in mahogany stands with turned urn-shaped supports raised on three outsplayed legs with original castors fee...

A graphic and finely fabricated spun steel teaching globe mounted on a weighted stand.

Columbus DUO terrestrial globe, glass, brass and wood, Germany, 1950s. Globe made of glass, suspension made of brass with feet on wood, representation of a political map of the eart...

Rare HUGE Mid-Century Modern Illuminated Glass Globe by Columbia, 1960s Germany A magnificent piece. Incredible 50cm diameter in glass and illuminated. Minimal signs of use, see pi...

Wonderful Repogle World Horizon Series lighted 12” diameter plastic world globe, metal axle, and a custom pine Stand. Beautiful condition with wear as you would expect with a vintage piece. Please see photos, Circa 1950-1980.   See the world in a different light…. this is a fabulous Mid-Century Modern World Horizon Series lighted world globe...

Italian Renaissance-style (20th Century) chrome armillary globe with a rust patina.

Small Tabletop Vintage Wooden Spinning Globe, Marked "Made in Italy" Charming hand-crafted Mid-Century Modern spinning tabletop globe featuring an antique design sepia brown world m...

Small terrestrial globe signed C.M.C. Paris, end of XIX century. Papier maché sphere and turned and ebonized wooden base. Height cm 13 - inches 5.1, diameter of sphere cm 6,5 - inche...

Very beautiful terrestrial globe made by L.Windels Brussels The terrestrial globe has a very beautiful cast iron base The globe is in French. We can find the maritime currents, the ...

!2 inch celestrial globe "The New Twelve Inch British Celestrial Globe". With a mahogany tripod base.

Machine Age-style A.J. Nystrom of Chicago Military or Activity Globe composed of a spun metal blue orb with green slated land masses outlined in yellow. These globes were used by the...

This striking piece features a 360mm diameter globe elevated on a dark charcoal veneered stand with caps, brace detailing and a highly polished base in nickel. The globe rests on thr...

Heavy Bronze terrestrial Globe on Black Base, 1990's Heavy bronze terrestrial globe with armillary rings mounted on a sleek black metal base. This substantial decorative globe featur...

Plate of the distance of the planets “Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1855 by F.J. Huntington in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for th...

Very nice Table Globe . manufactured by JRO Munchen Germany 1930s . Aluminum Art Deco base . so decorative .

Celestial globe compiled on the Hesi & Gould catalogs by Eng. Pini and published in 1889 by Gussoni & Dotti Milano piazza del Duomo. Sphere in paper mache covered with paper printed by engraving on copper plate and hand watercolored, base in turned and ebonized wood. Good condition, conservative restoration at the base. Measures: Height 45 cm, inche 17.8, sphere diameter 22 cm 8.7. Giovanni Gussoni in 1874 bought the business of Antonio Ronchi typographer in Via Unione 5 in Milan, and then moved in 1883 to the shop of the Southern Porticoes in Piazza Duomo. Giovanni Gussoni was followed by his son Vittorio, who on April 16, 1907 sold the company to a collaborator, Giovanni Serra, who continued the business until November 1914. Man has always wanted to know the world in which he lives and has used all the means available to measure the space that surrounds him to expand his knowledge more and more. The conditions that allowed man to develop models of the world and space were probably realized only after...

Replogle 12" Precision Globe showing the relation of the Sun to the Earth, given the month of the year, and displaying day and nighttime periods. Features a pasteboard globe with bod...

Räth Raths Politischer Erdglobus DDR 1980s . with light . Teak base . Dutch language . Good condition .

German Globe circa 1960 printed by JRO Globus Munchen, Bauhaus style Fitted with E27 socket from the 1960s.   

A large 30 inch W. & . A. K. Johnston library globe, supported by an unusual pitch pine stand with a brass meridian ring, all on four turned flange and baluster legs joined by matchi...

Italian Renaissance-style small metal desk globe on a pewter base and stand

Table top globe from the Art Deco period in France. This piece features an ebonized and French polish base base.

Beautiful and elegant ball of the world to decorate any studio, living room or bedroom, it is small, with the base about 26 cm high and 10 wide.

Gorgeous antique Replogle globe, handmade, circa 1940, on metal base. Incredible patina; please review images and inquire for additional con...

Earth globe redacted at the end of the 1940s by French geographer J. Forest, the cartouche reads Dressé par J. FOREST Géographe - Girard, Barrèere & Thomas Editeurs 17 - 19 Rue de Buci. Paris. In addition to the very well delineated spatial map are depicted the ocean currents and prncipal trade routes of the period. Good condition, good readability. Turned wooden base and aluminum ball coated with printed paper. Height 39 cm - inches 15.4, sphere diameter 23 cm - inches 9. Girard et Barrère...

1930s Globe in Bakelite and Brass, manufactured by Philips for Swedish organisation Folket i Bild, famous for promoting popular education, civic democracy and engagement. Depicts the...

Beautiful 12" fiberglass and metal earth globe by Globemaster Reploge Globes Inc. Chicago. Incredibly stylish piece that stands on a metal base with full detail. This whimsical pi...

Very beautiful Terrestrial Globe from the beginning of the 20th century circa 1910 by G.Thomas publisher Paris The Terrestrial Globe has an exceptional blackened wooden base with a ...

A Rand, McNally & Co. twelve inch terrestrial globe on cast iron base, first quarter 20th century. 15 inches wide by 12 inches deep by 23 inches tall

Dennoyer-Geppert Celestial Globe designed by Commander Stubbs RNR (Royal Navy) for classroom astronomy demonstration purposes (ca. 1930, Chicago, IL.). Composed of paper gores in olive green over a hollow metal core, featuring an adjustable cast-metal meridian with bronze finish and a wood horizon...

A large and extremely rare 24-inch terrestrial globe by Newton Our most magnificent and rare globes were a pair of 24-inch Newton globes. These too were updated in 1852 (terre...

Antique vintage terrestrial globe wooden base stand L-4” W-4” H-9”

Italian Mid-Century modern painted iron armillary globe with gold Continents supported on a round black base.

American Victorian (circa 1880) globe of the world with a brass meridian and raised on a turned wood pedestal and round base (BAKER, PRATT & CO)

A fine pair of tabletop globes on stands, the left hand colored Celestial globe with cartouche which reads “Cary's New Celestial Globe on which are corr...

Beautiful large illuminated globe, Dutch globe lamp, by Colombus Verlag, circa 1950s, Germany. This political and physical globe is made of glass and covered with a paper map, this ...

Very beautiful Terrestrial Globe from the beginning of the 20th century circa 1910 by G.Thomas publisher Paris The Terrestrial Globe has a very beautiful blackened wooden base with ...

Experience a piece of history with this vintage Replogle Globe. This 16-inch diameter World Classic series globe offers a timeless and detailed view of the world, featuring muted tan...

Rare c 1930 steel Denoyer Geppert military chalk globe. Globe alone measures 22" in diameter, Retains original patina. Age appropriate wear. Minor dents.(see photo). Original patina ...

Antique 20th Century British "Geographica" terrestrial globe. Made by Geographica of Fleet St, London. The globe dates to around 1920 and is in superb condition. It is perched on the...

1960s Replogle (Chicago, IL) globe on stand composed of paper gores over glass with a cast metal meridian. Base is mahogany with brass feet and features a full 360 degree swivel acti...

American Art Deco (Pre-WWII) globe of the world with an internal light resting in an ebonized wood Stand (made by Replogle Globes, INC, Chicago, IL).

Gio Tirotto realizes the project Coexist: the Ground globe and the Sky stellar map, two objects complementary as only Sky and Earth can be, where the transparent glass allows to look...

The ultimate world globe designed by Edward Wormley for Rand McNally, USA, circa 1950. Features a rotating globe mounted on a walnut base with brass capped legs. Marked "Rand McNally...

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, on...

Continuing our collaboration with famed globe makers Bellerby & Co., LINLEY have fashioned the Tellus Globe. This striking piece features a 50cm diamet...

This stately pair of William IV Terrestrial and Celestial Globes was crafted by the esteemed mapmaking firm J. & W. Cary, exuding the essence of late Regency-era elegance. Beyond the...

Terrestrial globe, realized in the late 20th century in plastic to imitate hard stones, with the golden metal axis and black resin base. In very goo...