Lot 367: A Terrestrial Desk Globe on a Metal and Wood Stand
A terrestrial desk globe featuring printed paper gores applied to a sphere, displaying a cream ground with political boundaries highlighted in pastel tones. The cartography includes markings for major cities, mountain ranges, and national borders, as well as the Equator, the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, and lines of longitude and latitude. The globe is mounted on a central metal axis with a decorative pointed finial and is supported by a circular, stepped metal base. This base is fixed to a dark-stained circular wooden plinth. A small circular cartouche is printed on the southern hemisphere of the globe; however, the text and symbols within are not legible. No maker’s marks, signatures, or labels are visible on the item.
Condition report:
The globe appears to be in good overall condition with no visible tears, lifting of the gores, or significant staining to the printed surface. The metal components show light surface wear and minor tarnishing consistent with handling. The wooden plinth shows very minor scuffing to the finish around the lower edge.
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