19th Century Globes

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A lovely small size antique French globe. With a wooden base, the globe itself is made of carton with paper. The map is published by Philips Terre...

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...

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...

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...

Very beautiful terrestrial globe made by J.Lebègue, 30 rue de Lille Paris from the Napoleon III period The terrestrial globe has a very beautiful cast iron base decorated with peopl...

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...

"19th century - Terrestrial Globe E. Bertaux publisher" Polychrome printed paper globe on plaster Publisher E. Bertaux, G. Thomas successor 44 rue N.D. des Champs Paris, late 19th /...

A fine antique French Edition miniature globe. By C. Abel-Klinger. On a turned wooden stand with an uncalibrated brass half meridian. The globe is marked with an integral l...

Rare 19th century terrestrial globe by G. Thomas, Editeur & Globe Maker, Paris, circa 1890s The globe sits atop a wooden stand and measures 4" diameter x 6.5" high. The globe i...

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...

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...

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...

A late 19th century opalescent glass oil lamp with an illuminating globe shade, Bohemia, circa 1885. Countries and Seas indicated in German. Made by ...

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...

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....

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...

Lovely 19th century Erd Globus terrestrial globe Very beautiful little unusual model with a natural wooden base with a compass Globe in superb condition. No pock some traces of wea...

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...

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

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...

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...

Decorate an office or study with this spectacular antique globe. Crafted in France, circa 1870, the terrestrial piece sits on a Napoleon III wooden pedestal base. The brass stem holds the 12" swivel globe which is signed Ch...

Small globe published in the second half of the 19th century by cartographer Ludw. Jul. Heymann. Papier maché ball and turned and ebonized wood base. Height cm 16,- inches 6.5, sphe...

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...

Each of these globes is set into a walnut stand with burr walnut veneers to the frieze and a solid turned and gadrooned walnut bluster support. This is raised on three acanthus carv...

A fine assembled pair of 12-inch English table model globes on stands manufactured by J & W. Cary, the left globe with cartouche labeled “The New Celestial Globe, on which are correc...

A George III eighteen inch celestial globe by W. and T.M. Bardin, dated 1800, in a mahogany tripod floor stand having graceful curved legs with brass caps and castors. the cartouche ...

Black wooden celestial globe in original condition. Blackened wood, horizon circle and brass rings with longitude measurements. Mounted on wooden stand with turned legs and bun fee...

A 3 ½ inch Regency Lane’s pocket globe, dated 1818, the terrestrial globe with the seas in light green and the land masses outlined in darker green, contained within a hinged black shagreen case, the concave interior of the case applied with the engraved celestial charts...

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)

Tabletop terrestrial globe, made according to the knowledge of Giovanni Maria Cassini (Venice 1745 - Rome 1824) regular cleric of the Somaschi Fathers, an order proposed in Venice in...

The terrestrial globe is 3 inches in diameter contained within a turned mahogany box with cover. The seas in light green and land masses in darker green. Dimension of Globe 3" Diame...

English Victorian globe of the world on wrought iron filigree 3 legged base.  

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...

Terrestrial Globe published in 1868 by Verlag Dietrich Reimer by cartographer Carl Adami. Ebonized wood basket tripod base with compass at base, sphere made of papier mache and pla...

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 ...

Decorate an office or a desk with this beautifully preserved antique terrestrial globe. Crafted in France, circa 1870, the terrestrial piece sits on a Napoleon III walnut pedestal base. The brass stem holds the 12" swivel globe which is signed Ch...

Over a round foot that rise with a central element with moved profile is connected the brass half meridian, which holds at the ends the metal axe of the little globe. The base is mad...

Very beautiful library globe made by J.Forest Paris rue de Buci from the 19th century globes on stands are the rarest. This one made by J. Forest, a famous publishing house in Paris...

“NEWTON’S NEW & IMPROVED TERRESTRIAL and CELESTIAL GLOBES". PUBLISHED BY NEWTON & SON, 66 CHANCERY LANE, LONDON.” No date but ca. 1820-1830. Diameter globes 2.75 inches / Total heig...

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...

Very rare pair of terrestrial and celestial globes made by Felix Delamarche in 1834. The cartouche of the globe reads Globe Terrestre Dressé par Felix Delamarche 1834. Plaster and p...

A 12 inch celestial table globe by Harris and Son, the horizon ring, with the original papers, set on four turned mahogany legs, the label statin...

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

A fine pair of 12-inch English table model globes on stands, manufactured by G.& J. Cary, the left globe with cartouche labeled “Carey’s New Terrestrial Globe, delineated from the be...

A well proportioned paper, plaster terrestrial globe standing on a turned ebonized base. GLOBE TERRESTRE "Dressé par J. FOREST GÉOGRAPHE EN VENTE A PARIS Chez l'Auteur 17 Rue de ...

Miniature terrestrial pocket globe. Model of the earth. London, 1857 by J. Manning diameter of 1,75 inches / 4,5 cm. This lovely miniature terrestrial globe consists of twelve copper engraved, hand coloured gores over a wooden base. The gores are varnished. The colouring is both subtle and original. With a central pin contained in a colourful card box. A little about miniature globes: The miniature or pocket globe was a British invention, introduced to the world by Joseph Moxon in 1673 when he produced a 3-inch globe. To own a pocket globe is to have the whole world in miniature. Pocket globes were never to be taken very seriously – they never served any practical purpose; their size makes accurate calculations impossible, and they tend to lack the rings and dials for most common manipulations. No, they were seen more as a status symbol, or a lovely decorative artistic artefact to reside on a gentleman’s desk or small table. There is a school of thought that some of the cheaper pocket globes may have aided children’s education. Today, they reflect a lost and never-to-be-forgotten age of exploration...

Earth globe complete with moon phase clock with sphere that rotates over 24 hours and the time is indicated by a brass hand, eight-day charge. French manufacture for the English mark...

Large terrestrial globe (diameter 19,75”), made of paper mache on a wooden structure. The large turned base is made of black lacquered walnut wood. Cartography compiled by engineer E...

Newton & Son pocket globe London, 1838 Miniature terrestrial globe with a diameter of 2 inches / 5 cm. In a turned and stained beech two-section case, 3,95 inches / 10 cm. high.

A pair of 12 inch table globes by G & J Cary, dated 1800 and 1821, each with hand-painted gores, set in mahogany stands with a turned support raised on t...

This exquisite antique globe, crafted before the outbreak of World War I, is a rare and captivating piece that epitomizes the craftsmanship of its era. Produced by the renowned Ludwi...

A pair of desk globes by J. Cary “Cary’s New Terrestrial Globe delineated from the best Authorities extant; exhibiting the late discoveries toward the North Pole and every improve...

A late 19th century German miniature globe on ebonised stand with a compass set in the base.

Fine pair of Newton & Sons late George III 20 inch terrestrial and celestial tripod mahogany library globes, London, second quarter of the 19th century, the terrestrial globe, dated...

A rare pair of 9 inch table globes by Cary, each dated 1816. These globes are by John and William Cary and show the geographical and political borders drawn up following the Congress of Vienna. Each one is surmounted by a brass hour circle, within a calibrated full brass meridian, and a horizon band with an engraved paper calendar...

A handsome set of collectable Mid 19th Century library Globes with compasses on castors. Created by George Fredrick Cruchley circa 1850. Compasses sit directly below the globes. Very...