Terrestrial table globe - Earth-globe, Heymann, 1915 - 1910-1920

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Large terrestrial globe by Ludwig Julius Heymann, published by Wagner & Debes, circa 1915, 32 cm in diameter, mounted on a turned wooden stand with a metal meridian, made of paper gores and showing age-related wear with cracks; condition is poor.

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Large Terrestrial Globe – Ludwig Julius Heymann – 32 cm – ca. 1915 – Wagner & Debes

A large and decorative terrestrial globe by Ludwig Julius Heymann, published by Wagner & Debes, dating from approximately 1915.
This impressive early 20th-century globe has a diameter of 32 cm and is mounted in its original graduated meridian ring on a turned wooden stand.

The globe shows the political geography of the pre-World War I / early World War I period, making it an interesting historical cartographic object. Globes of this size were typically used in schools, offices, or educational institutions and are today appreciated for their decorative appearance and historical value.

Cartouche:
Aard-Globe van 32 cm doormeter, Opnieuw bewerkt door Dr. H. Fisher,
Wagner & Debes, Gest. v. leermiddelen, Ludw. Jul. Heymann,

The globe is mounted in a metal meridian with degree scale and placed on a turned wooden base.

Details
• Maker: Ludwig Julius Heymann / Wagner & Debes
• Type: terrestrial globe
• Date: approx. 1915
• Globe diameter: 32 cm
• Total height: 58 cm
• Language: Dutch
• Materials: paper gores, metal meridian, wooden stand

Condition
Used condition with visible age-related wear.
There are several cracks, including around the equator and in North America, as well as small areas of paper loss. Surface wear, stains and minor damages visible (see photos).

Despite the damages, the globe remains a very attractive and decorative large antique globe.

This globe is particularly interesting for:
• interior design/decoration buyers
• globe collectors
• cartography collectors
• education/school globe collectors
• WW1/pre-WW1 historical material collectors
• vintage/antique interior dealers

Large Terrestrial Globe – Ludwig Julius Heymann – 32 cm – ca. 1915 – Wagner & Debes

A large and decorative terrestrial globe by Ludwig Julius Heymann, published by Wagner & Debes, dating from approximately 1915.
This impressive early 20th-century globe has a diameter of 32 cm and is mounted in its original graduated meridian ring on a turned wooden stand.

The globe shows the political geography of the pre-World War I / early World War I period, making it an interesting historical cartographic object. Globes of this size were typically used in schools, offices, or educational institutions and are today appreciated for their decorative appearance and historical value.

Cartouche:
Aard-Globe van 32 cm doormeter, Opnieuw bewerkt door Dr. H. Fisher,
Wagner & Debes, Gest. v. leermiddelen, Ludw. Jul. Heymann,

The globe is mounted in a metal meridian with degree scale and placed on a turned wooden base.

Details
• Maker: Ludwig Julius Heymann / Wagner & Debes
• Type: terrestrial globe
• Date: approx. 1915
• Globe diameter: 32 cm
• Total height: 58 cm
• Language: Dutch
• Materials: paper gores, metal meridian, wooden stand

Condition
Used condition with visible age-related wear.
There are several cracks, including around the equator and in North America, as well as small areas of paper loss. Surface wear, stains and minor damages visible (see photos).

Despite the damages, the globe remains a very attractive and decorative large antique globe.

This globe is particularly interesting for:
• interior design/decoration buyers
• globe collectors
• cartography collectors
• education/school globe collectors
• WW1/pre-WW1 historical material collectors
• vintage/antique interior dealers

Details

Era
1900-2000
Diameter
32 cm
Paper type
Cardboard
Type
Terrestrial table globe
Title additional information
Earth-globe, Heymann, 1915
Material
Paper
Condition
Poor - heavily used with major cracks, damages or major parts missing
Height
58 cm
Width
32 cm
Depth
32 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
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