Globe - Ancient terrestrial globe - 1800-1850

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Antique French terrestrial globe dating to circa 1830–1850, made of wood with engraved and coloured paper map, diameter 35 cm, height 48 cm, model Globe terrestre ancien – Delamarche, Paris, XIXᵉ siècle, originating from France, with a wood base; in used condition with patina, minor abrasions and wear to the map and wooden rings, the four lower rings loosely detach from the central ring when moved.

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Ancient French terrestrial globe titled:

Globe erected based on the most recent data
At J. Delamarche, successor of Robert de Vaugondy

The Delamarche house (Paris), heir to the cartographers Robert de Vaugondy, active at the beginning of the 19th century.

Engraved and colored paper globe, mapping in French.
Graduated wooden hour circle and meridian
Blackened turned wooden base
Estimated dating: around 1830–1850

State

Old condition consistent with age: general patina, scuffs, small abrasions on the paper, and wear on the wooden rings. Complete, legible globe, not restored. Signs of wear on the maps and on the wooden rings, some stains visible in the photos. Fully stable, but the four lower hoops detach from the central ring if moved (they are simply fitted, not glued).

Ancient French terrestrial globe titled:

Globe erected based on the most recent data
At J. Delamarche, successor of Robert de Vaugondy

The Delamarche house (Paris), heir to the cartographers Robert de Vaugondy, active at the beginning of the 19th century.

Engraved and colored paper globe, mapping in French.
Graduated wooden hour circle and meridian
Blackened turned wooden base
Estimated dating: around 1830–1850

State

Old condition consistent with age: general patina, scuffs, small abrasions on the paper, and wear on the wooden rings. Complete, legible globe, not restored. Signs of wear on the maps and on the wooden rings, some stains visible in the photos. Fully stable, but the four lower hoops detach from the central ring if moved (they are simply fitted, not glued).

Details

Era
1400-1900
Diameter
35 cm
Title additional information
Ancient terrestrial globe
Model
Antique globe – Delamarche, Paris, 19th century
Material
Wood
Country of Origin
France
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
48 cm
Width
35 cm
Depth
35 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850
BelgiumVerified
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Objects sold
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