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1960's World Globe Dry Bar - Globe Opens to Reveal Storage
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Large World Globe Dry Bar Storage. On rollers, the top opens to reveal interior dry bar storage area. Very good condition.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Globes

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Wood

Vintage Light Up Replogle Globe on Stand with Original Atlas Book
Located in New York, NY
Great vintage Replogle Globe, made in Chicago, circa late 1950/ early 1960's. The globe lights up, in addition to rotating on its axis. The globe is mounted on a stylized metal stand...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Globes

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Metal

Vintage Replogle World Globe On Stand
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Vintage 1980s 16" Replogle World Globe on Wooden Stand Discover a piece of history with this beautifully crafted vintage Replogle globe, perfect for any collector or world...
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1980s American Neoclassical Vintage Globes

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Wood

19th Century Terrestrial Globe - by Ikelmer Paris
By Ikelmer
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique globe, issued by the French maker Ikelmer Paris. The globe was made around 1880-1890. The globe is made of paper, the base is made of black lacquered wood. The gl...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Globes

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Wood, Paper

Industrial Electric Black Fan Dutch Design, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Electric fan manufacture E.M.I. Utrecht Holland. Black and brass robust industrial fan from the 1930s.E.M.I. Utrecht Holland. The fan has a cast iron ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Globes

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Brass, Iron

Aluminum Globe from the collection of Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
While Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023) was best-known for his architectural practice—for his integral role in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, his re-imagining of the Ritz in P...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Globes

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Aluminum

Vintage 1987 Scan-Globe Illuminated World Globe on Lucite Base, Denmark
Located in San Carlos, CA
Vintage 1987 Illuminated Globe by Scan-Globe A/S, Denmark — Lucite Base Bring a touch of Scandinavian modernism and global history into your space with this beautifully preserved vi...
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1980s Danish Modern Vintage Globes

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Lucite

20th Century Illuminated Replogle Globes, Inc. Globe and Stand- 2 Pieces
Located in Cordova, SC
Vintage cherry paper 16 inch globe by Replogle Globes Inc. and wooden stand on casters. The globe lights up to two different degrees of illumination. The last two photos show the glo...
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1970s American American Classical Vintage Globes

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Wood, Paper

Antique Hammond's 6-Inch Terrestrial Globe on Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Offered here for your consideration is, A fine antique 6-inch terrestrial globe. Additional Details: By C.S. Hammond & Co. The globe likely dates from 1927 to 1930 due to the ...
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Globes

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Wood, Paper

Oil Lamp with an Illuminating Globe Shade, Bohemian, circa 1885
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century opalescent glass oil lamp with an illuminating globe shade, Bohemia, circa 1885. Countries and Seas indicated in German. Made by ...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Globes

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Glass

Antique World Globe From Fleet Street London 1923 on Wooden Stand
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Antique Terrestrial Geographia of Fleet Street London 12"inch World Globe on handcrafted Wooden Three Legged Base 1923 Made 55 Fleet Street, London Beautiful desktop globe, sho...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Globes

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Wood, Paper

Pair of English 12-inch Globes by William Harris, London, 1832 and 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 original Dutch style stands with four supporting turned wood columns. Each one measures 12 in in height x 16.5 in in diameter with the diameter of the spheres measuring approximately 12 in; 48 cm in height x 42 cm in diameter x 31 cm diameter of the spheres. The 12 inch measure was the most frequently used by British manufacturers of globes of this period. Each globe is composed of two series of twelve printed paper gores, aligned and glued onto plaster spheres. The brass circle of the meridian bears engravings...
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1830s English William IV Antique Globes

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Paper, Wood

Beautiful large Mid Century earth globe from Columbus Verlag Paul Oestergaard
Located in München, DE
Beautiful 1950s Columbus globe. Scale 1:40,000,000. Produced by Columbus Verlag Paul Oestergaard K.G. Berlin and Stuttgart. Shiny walnut base with a small functioning compass. The gl...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Globes

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Bakelite, Walnut

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) then this Parisian...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Globes

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Chrome

Pietra Dura and Brass Globe Attributed to Maitland Smith
Located in Pasadena, TX
Captivating Pietra Dura globe featuring marble, mother-of-pearl and other semi-precious stones suspended in a solid brass mount. The brass tripod turns 360 degrees and tilts. The sph...
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20th Century Indian Globes

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Granite, Marble, Brass

18-inch Globe, Cary's, London, 1840
Located in Milano, IT
John and William Cary Updated by George and John Cary Terrestrial Globe London, 1840 lb 22 (kg 10) Slight surface abrasions due to use. A small crack on the horizon circle. The globe rests in its original Dutch style stand with four supporting turned wood columns. It measures 26 in in height x 23.6 in in diameter with the diameter of the sphere measuring 18 in; 66 cm in height x 60 cm in diameter with the diameter of the sphere measuring 45.72 cm. The 18 inch...
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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Globes

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Paper, Wood

Earth Globe Black and Teak N°1 Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Earth Globe Black and Teak n°1 all in hand-carved natural teak root and with black volcanic sand. On swivel base with easy rotative syste...
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Globes

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Sandstone

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...
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1950s American Vintage Globes

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Metal, Steel, Tin

Vintage Mid-Century World Map Globe Lamp Light by JRO Verlag Munich circa 1970s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century fun world map globe table lamp or desk light by JRO-Verlag München. Made in Germany circa 1970, this whimsical lamp would...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Globes

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Metal

Globe Earth , Ice Bucket Large Size Mid 20th Century, 42cm
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Large size Ice bucket in the shape of a world ball Beautiful and elegant piece Serve your cocktail with elegance and distinction, with a Victorian style ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Other Globes

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Wood, Paper

1990s Nystrom Sculptural Raised Relief World Globe
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1990s Nystrom Sculptural Raised Relief World Globe 16 h x 13 w x 12 d Original preowned vintage condition Refer to images listed.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Globes

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Metal

19th Century German Miniature Pocket Terrestrial Globe
Located in Essex, MA
A miniature 19th century 3.5 inch diameter pocket terrestrial globe by C. Abel-Klinger, Nuremberg, Germany, in English for the English speaking markets. Signed with cartouche reading...
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1880s German Antique Globes

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Brass

Semi Precious stone Globe of The World
Located in Pasadena, TX
Globe of The World 9”x12”
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Late 20th Century Globes

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Steel

Replogle Terrestrial Floor Globe
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 ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Globes

Floor Model Light Up Globe by Replogle Ca. 1950/1960's
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional light up floor model globe, by Replogle Globes Inc. The globe is 16 in. in diameter, it features an interior light, and restrain a solid mahogany frame. This example is i...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Globes

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Glass, Mahogany, Paper

Terrestrial Globe By E. Girard And Boite Paris - 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very beautiful terrestrial globe made by E. Girard and Boite Paris from the end of the 19th century Terrestrial globe with double graduated circles meridian and equatorial in brass....
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Globes

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Paper

A Pair of English 9-Inch Terrestrial and Celestial Table Globes by Wm. Bardin
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine pair of English 9" terrestrial and celestial globes, each with engraved meridian rings, resting in mahogany stands with turned stretchers, both signed by the maker Wm. Bardin ...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Globes

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Mahogany, Paper

Kintsugi Terrestrial Globe “J.Forest – 17 rue de Buci 17” , circa 1900
Located in MEAUX, FR
Kintsugi Terrestrial Globe “J.Forest – 17 rue de Buci 17” , circa 1900: A Unique Artwork, Restored Using the Ancient Kintsugi Technique. This terrestrial globe, dating back to ar...
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Early 1900s French Antique Globes

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Gold

German earth globe Columbus Erdglobus by cartographer Paul Oestergaard 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
German terrestrial globe Columbus Erdglobus edited by German cartographer Paul Oestergaard in the 1950s. Papier maché ball with wood and metal base complete with meridian circle. G...
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Mid-20th Century Globes

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Paper

Vintage Reploge Terrestrial World Globe
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
2-309 vintage world globe with raised surfaces set on a custom walnut wood stepped base, circa 1960.
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1960s Vintage Globes

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Metal

Planisphere Copper Bar Hand-Hammered Black Lacquered Wood and Glass
Located in Paris, FR
Copper bar Planishere in hand-hammered polished copper, feet in black lacquered high gloss wood. Inside spaces for glasses and bottles. Top in black lacquered glass. Also vailable in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Globes

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Copper, Gold

Beautiful Mid Century Modern glass light globe from JRO Globus Germany
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Mid Century glass light globe from the 60s by JRO Globus. Manufacturer is JRO-Verlag Munich. Very detailed descriptions and in...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Globes

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Aluminum

Räths Politischer Erdglobus terrestrial globe designed by Arthur Krause 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Earth globe edited by Räths Politischer Erdglobus drawn and delineated by Prof Arthur Krause in the 1950s, in addition to the spatial map, the main trade routes of the period are dep...
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Mid-20th Century Globes

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Paper

Illuminated Glass World Globe on Mahogany Stand by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mahogany sculptural globe stand supported by brass sabots originally designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in 1953. The globe itself is a 16" Rand McNally Terrestrial globe...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Globes

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Brass

C.S. Hammond & Co. 1950s Inflatable Globe on Tripod Stand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hammond's International Globe (circa 1955) composed of an inflatable globe on painted metal tripod base. Images and font are large in scale and very l...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Globes

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Metal

American Art Deco 'Pre-WWII' Globe of the World with an Internal Light
Located in Queens, NY
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).
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20th Century American Art Deco Globes

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Wood

Terrestrial Globe By G. Thomas
Located in Brussels, Brussels
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 ...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Globes

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Paper

1950's Terrestrial Globe by W. & A. K. Johnston
Located in San Mateo, CA
Terrestrial globe printed by W. & A.K. Johnston Ltd, Edinburgh, Scotland and distributed by Nystrom & Co., Chicago. This globe dates to the 1950's. The globe is metal as is the stand...
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1950s American Industrial Vintage Globes

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Steel

American Victorian Globe
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian style globe of the world with a relief supported on a pedestal base stand with 3 legs.   
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Globes

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Wood

Inlaid Pietra Dura & Brass Terrestrial Desk Globe Attributed to Maitland Smith
Located in Nottingham, GB
This exquisite inlaid Pietra Dura and brass terrestrial desk globe, attributed to the renowned maker Maitland-Smith, is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and design. The globe feat...
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20th Century Globes

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Marble

German Columbus terrestrial globe edited by cartographer Paul Oestergaard 1950s.
Located in Milan, IT
German terrestrial globe Columbus Erdglobus edited by German cartographer Paul Oestergaard in the 1950s. Papier maché ball with wooden base complete with meridian circle. Good condi...
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Mid-20th Century Globes

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Paper

Early 20th C. Classical Style Globe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage globe mounted on a mahogany wooden stand with three elegantly turned legs. A brass colored meridian ring encircles the globe, adding to its antique aesthetic. The wooden st...
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1940s American American Classical Vintage Globes

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Mahogany

Vintage Mid Century Modern Globe Stand Decor Retro Wood Petal Map World Seattle
Located in Seattle, WA
World Ocean globe rising on a Mid-Century Modern Art deco stand, 14in Diameter 33" tall. Some light scuffing/scratchings from age appropriate wear.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Globes

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Wood

1940s Replogle Light Up Library Glass Globe On Wood Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s Replogle Light Up Library Glass Globe On Wood Base Needs Rewiring
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1940s Vintage Globes

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Metal

Paul McCobb Mid Century Brass Framed Floor Globe
Located in Cincinnati, OH
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Globes

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Metal, Brass

Monumental Italian Renaissance Globe
Located in Queens, NY
Monumental Italian Renaissance-style (19/20th century) globe of world on 6 spool leg base.
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20th Century Renaissance Globes

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Wood

Mid-Twentieth Century Illuminated Terrestrial Glass Globe by George F. Cram
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Electrified glass 10.5" Terrestrial Globe by George F. Cram Co (ca. 1951, Indianapolis, IN, USA). Composed of paper gores over glass with ocean finishes in an attractive aqua with bo...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Globes

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Metal

Charles Smith & Son 18 Inch Terrestrial Globe on Stand w/ Compass circa 1845-48
By Charles Smith & Son
Located in Milford, NH
A fine rare example of an 18 inch diameter terrestrial globe on mahogany stand with brass meridian and paper horizon ring depicting months and zodiac signs, The round title cartouche...
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1840s English Antique Globes

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Brass

A beautiful Celestial Table Globe produced by Gerard & Leonard Valk
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
A magnificent and very rare early 18th century celestial table globe produced by Gerard and Leonard Valk. Established at the end of the previous ...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Globes

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Other

A pair of extremely rare Valk table globes
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
Title on the globes: VALK, Gerard and Leonard. [Terrestrial globe:] Cosmotheore, caelesti nostro globo, par, et plane novus, hic terrestris ut existeret, certo scias, errore veterum ...
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18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Globes

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Other

A pair of extremely rare Valk table globes
A pair of extremely rare Valk table globes
$264,313 Sale Price / set
20% Off
A huge pair of 21 inches Cruchley Library Globes
By G.F. Cruchley
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
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...
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1850s British Victorian Antique Globes

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Other

A huge pair of 21 inches Cruchley Library Globes
A huge pair of 21 inches Cruchley Library Globes
$135,160 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Antique Terrestrial Globe By G. Thomas, Publisher, Paris, 1890
Located in Bilzen, BE
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...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Globes

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Wood, Paper

English Celestrial Table Globe By R.B Bate, London
Located in Essex, MA
!2 inch celestrial globe "The New Twelve Inch British Celestrial Globe". With a mahogany tripod base.
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1820s English Regency Antique Globes

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Mahogany, Paper

Antique Danish Terrestrial Globe, 1900s
Located in Asaa, DK
Antique Danish terrestrial globe, 1900s. Rare Danish terrestrial globe from the late 1800s/early 1900s. Familie-Globus (Family globe) made by Vilhelm P...
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Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Globes

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Wood

18th Century New British Terrestrial Globe by W&S Jones, dated to 1800
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th Century twelve inch New British Terrestrial Globe by W&S Jones, dated to 1800. With description reading ‘Representing the Accurate Positions of the Principal Known Places of the...
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18th Century English Antique Globes

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Brass

Extremely Rare Cantilevered Style Teak & Brass World Globe
Located in North Miami, FL
This Arts & Crafts style floor height world globe made by Replogle Company in the 1960's, is on a super original cantilever base with brass rod and teak frame. Very clean 16 inch dia...
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1960s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Globes

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Brass

Vintage Surrealist Crystal Sculpture of a Hand Holding the World Globe
Located in Hudson, NY
This heavy and impressive crystal art object made mid-1950s is cast and then carved and engraved. The considerable amount of technical skill required shows a master at his craft. The hand created first then set with the globe second and after cooling the engraved longitude and latitude lines, continents and islands engraved creating the whole. Unsigned but completely worked by hand the piece is simple and dramatic without being overwhelming. It shows a considerable amount of wear on the ground smooth pontil but otherwise is in perfect condition. Condition Disclosure: While we do our best to carefully inspect and give a full report on the condition of any item we sell, pointing out any repairs or alterations that may had been done to the best of our knowledge, as is the case with any antique and vintage item, there is a possibility that at some point in the life of the piece that there may have been damage which has been professionally repaired and as such a repair undetectable it is therefore impossible for us to disclose... we recommend that you also read the 1st dibs user agreement...
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Mid-20th Century Globes

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Crystal

Vintage Wereldbol Globe met Kompas op Eiken Basis Jaren 40
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful vintage English globe with compass, resting on an oak round base in art deco style, dated 1940s-50s, strangely enough not marked with a makers mark. The map shows French W...
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1940s European Vintage Globes

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Wood, Paper

Pocket Globe by Nathaniel Hill, London 1754
Located in Milano, IT
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...
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1750s English George II Antique Globes

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Shagreen, Paper

Large early 20th century globe on stand by jordglob
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large early 20th century globe on stand by jordglob circa 1909. Beautiful Swedish globe of generous proportions.  A 1909 globe in good condition suspended on a brass arm, which sits...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Edwardian Globes

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Metal

Antique, New and Vintage Globes

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.

On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic antique and vintage globes including mid-century modernGeorgianArt Deco editions and more.

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