Terrestrial globe - Ludwig J. Heymann - c. 1880
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This German terrestrial globe, dating from around 1880, is made of papier-mâché and paper and stands on an ebony wooden base.
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HEYMANN, Ludwig Julius, Berlin
ERD-GLOBUS N.d.neuesten Quellen entw. BERLIN Lud.Jul.Heymann [c.1880]
A 10 cm diameter terrestrial globe made up of twelve chromolithographed gores and two small polar calottes. The equator and equinoctial colure are graduated in degrees, while the ecliptic is not shown. The oceans are depicted with ocean currents, while the continents are outlined in shades of red, orange, yellow and pale green, showing numerous geographical details including rivers, mountains, towns and cities. The globe is mounted on a short wire arm, rising from an ebonised, baluster-turned wooden column and plinth base, incorporating a small glazed compass with a blued-steel needle.
height: 21 cm
diameter: 10 cm
German language
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HEYMANN, Ludwig Julius, Berlin
ERD-GLOBUS N.d.neuesten Quellen entw. BERLIN Lud.Jul.Heymann [c.1880]
A 10 cm diameter terrestrial globe made up of twelve chromolithographed gores and two small polar calottes. The equator and equinoctial colure are graduated in degrees, while the ecliptic is not shown. The oceans are depicted with ocean currents, while the continents are outlined in shades of red, orange, yellow and pale green, showing numerous geographical details including rivers, mountains, towns and cities. The globe is mounted on a short wire arm, rising from an ebonised, baluster-turned wooden column and plinth base, incorporating a small glazed compass with a blued-steel needle.
height: 21 cm
diameter: 10 cm
German language
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The photo shoot was performed with natural light, please note that the display of colors varies from one device to another therefore we do not assume responsibility for chromatic variations.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Paper type
Papier-mache
Wood type
Ebony
Over 200 years old
No
Type
Terrestrial globe
Title additional information
Ludwig J. Heymann
Material
Paper, Wood
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
21 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated period
c. 1880
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