Terrestrial table globe - Authentic Models - Globe with a compass - 1990-2000

04
days
17
hours
18
minutes
52
seconds
Current bid
€ 2
No reserve price
Elena Napoleone
Expert
Selected by Elena Napoleone

Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.

Estimate  € 160 - € 200
5 other people are watching this object
NLBidder 8341
€2

Catawiki Buyer Protection

Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details

Trustpilot 4.4 | 128581 reviews

Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.

Authentic Models holds a 1990s desk globe, the Mercator-inspired 14.5 cm diameter bronze and solid wood piece with patinated bronze base, standing 21 cm high and weighing 900 g, originating from the Netherlands.

AI-assisted summary

Description from the seller

Authentic Models – Exclusive Mercator world map with bronze and wood compass

Add a timeless touch of elegance to your collection with this extraordinary tabletop globe by Authentic Models. This piece is a refined celebration of historical cartography, inspired by the original masterpieces of Gerardus Mercator. The sphere is made with twelve hand-applied paper gores, while the patinated wood and bronze base houses a faithful reproduction of a XVIIth-century dry compass.

Condition: The item is in excellent condition, carefully preserved to retain the beauty of the paper and the bronze patina.

Origin: Netherlands (produced by Authentic Models of Amsterdam).

Dimensions (cm): total height 21 cm with a globe diameter of 14.5 cm.

Shipping method: tracked and insured express courier shipping, with professional packaging specifically designed for fragile items.

Authentic Models – Exclusive Mercator world map with bronze and wood compass

Add a timeless touch of elegance to your collection with this extraordinary tabletop globe by Authentic Models. This piece is a refined celebration of historical cartography, inspired by the original masterpieces of Gerardus Mercator. The sphere is made with twelve hand-applied paper gores, while the patinated wood and bronze base houses a faithful reproduction of a XVIIth-century dry compass.

Condition: The item is in excellent condition, carefully preserved to retain the beauty of the paper and the bronze patina.

Origin: Netherlands (produced by Authentic Models of Amsterdam).

Dimensions (cm): total height 21 cm with a globe diameter of 14.5 cm.

Shipping method: tracked and insured express courier shipping, with professional packaging specifically designed for fragile items.

Details

Wood type
Hardwood
Bronze type
Patinated bronze
Diameter
14.5 cm
Weight
900 g
Era
1900-2000
Type
Terrestrial table globe
Title additional information
Globe with a compass
Number of items
1
Model
Exclusive Mercator globe with a brass-and-wood compass.
Designer/artist/maker
Authentic Models
Material
Bronze, Wood
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Style
Antique inspired
Manufacturer/brand
Authentic Models
Colour
Brown, Multicolour
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
21 cm
Width
14.5 cm
Depth
14.5 cm
Estimated period
1990-2000
ItalyVerified
2
Objects sold
Private

Similar objects

For you in

Home & Garden Decor