Terrestrial table globe - G. Thomas, Paris, circa 1930 - 1920-1930
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Terrestrial globe by G. Thomas, Paris, circa 1930, made with paper gores and mounted on a brass meridian ring on a wooden stand, 32 cm in diameter and 42 cm tall, showing early 20th-century political geography in a decorative display piece with signs of age and some restoration.
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Terrestrial Globe – G. Thomas, Paris – circa 1930 – Ø 32 cm
A rare large and decorative terrestrial globe by G. Thomas, Paris, dating from approximately 1930, mounted on its original wooden stand with brass meridian.
This impressive globe shows the political geography of the early 20th century and reflects the cartographic style of the interwar period. With its large diameter of 32 cm, this is a striking display piece, suitable for collectors, decorators, or lovers of antique scientific instruments.
The globe is covered with printed paper gores and mounted in a graduated meridian ring on a turned wooden base.
Cartouche: G. Thomas, Publisher, Paris
Globes of this size were typically used in schools or offices and are today appreciated for their decorative presence as well as their historical character.
Details
• Maker: G. Thomas, Paris
• Type: terrestrial globe
• Date: approx. 1930
• Globe diameter: 32 cm
• Total height: 42 cm
• Language: Dutch
• Materials: paper gores, brass meridian, wooden stand
Condition
Used condition, with clear signs of age and wear.
There is a crack and dent around part of the equator, as well as areas of paper loss, especially near the equator and the polar regions. Some restoration / retouching has been done. Surface wear and stains visible (see photos).
Despite the damages, the globe remains a very decorative and attractive object with strong display value.
Terrestrial Globe – G. Thomas, Paris – circa 1930 – Ø 32 cm
A rare large and decorative terrestrial globe by G. Thomas, Paris, dating from approximately 1930, mounted on its original wooden stand with brass meridian.
This impressive globe shows the political geography of the early 20th century and reflects the cartographic style of the interwar period. With its large diameter of 32 cm, this is a striking display piece, suitable for collectors, decorators, or lovers of antique scientific instruments.
The globe is covered with printed paper gores and mounted in a graduated meridian ring on a turned wooden base.
Cartouche: G. Thomas, Publisher, Paris
Globes of this size were typically used in schools or offices and are today appreciated for their decorative presence as well as their historical character.
Details
• Maker: G. Thomas, Paris
• Type: terrestrial globe
• Date: approx. 1930
• Globe diameter: 32 cm
• Total height: 42 cm
• Language: Dutch
• Materials: paper gores, brass meridian, wooden stand
Condition
Used condition, with clear signs of age and wear.
There is a crack and dent around part of the equator, as well as areas of paper loss, especially near the equator and the polar regions. Some restoration / retouching has been done. Surface wear and stains visible (see photos).
Despite the damages, the globe remains a very decorative and attractive object with strong display value.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Diameter
32 cm
Type
Terrestrial table globe
Title additional information
G. Thomas, Paris, circa 1930
Material
Paper
Condition
Poor - heavily used with major cracks, damages or major parts missing
Height
42 cm
Width
32 cm
Depth
32 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
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