British Globes

A fine vintage and very decorative 19" terrestrial library globe on stand by Georama, London, dated 1988. The globe is raised on a highly decorative acanthus carved mahogany tripod ...

Antique Terrestrial Geographia of Fleet Street London 12"inch World Globe on handcrafted Wooden Three Legged Base 1923 Made 55 Fleet Street, London Beautiful desktop globe, showcas...

This lovely vintage miniature desk globe is a very eye-catching and pleasing piece that is tactile in the hand. The globe is made from wood, and you can clearly see the natural grai...

A fine vintage ormolu mounted terrestrial library globe, dating from the second half of the 20th Century. The globe is raised on a highly decorative walnut tripod stand which is fit...

Publisher: John Wiliam Cary Place / Date: London, 1791 Comprising twelve hand-coloured gores, annotated with equinoctial graduated in degrees and hours and ecliptic graduated ...

Pocket globe London, between 1775 and 1798 Re-edition of the globe of Hermann Moll (1678-1732) dated 1719 The globe is contained in its original case, which itself is covered in shark skin. There are slight gaps in the original paint on the sphere. The case no longer closes. The sphere measures 2.7 in (7 cm) in diameter whereas the case measures 2.9 in (7.4 cm) in diameter. lb 0.22 (kg 0.1) The globe is made up of twelve printed paper gores aligned and glued to the sphere. In the North Pacific Ocean there is a cartouche with the inscription: A Correct Globe with the new Discoveries. The celestial globe is depicted on the inside of the box and is divided into two hemispheres with the cartouche: A correct globe with ye new cons relations of Dr. Halley & c. It shows the ecliptic divided into the days of the zodiacal calendar and the constellations represented as animals and mythological figures. On the globe are delineated the equinoctial line, divided by degrees and hours, the ecliptic and the meridian (passing west of Greenwich). The continents are shaded and outlined in pink, green and yellow. It shows: the Cook routes; a wind rose in the Southern Indian Ocean; Antarctica without land; Africa with Negroland (Hermann Moll is considered the first geographer to name the West African region in his 1727 map. (Encyclopaedia Britannica, ed. 1902, under "States of Central Africa"); Tartary in Central Asia; the Mogul kingdom in northern India; in North America only New England, Virginia, Carolina, Florida, Mississippi are identified; California is already a peninsula; the northwest coast of America is "unknown parts" (Alaska is not described and it is only partially delineated, it was to become part of the United States in 1867); Mexico is named "Spain"; Central South America "Amazone America". Australia (which was to be so named after 1829) is called New Holland. The route of Admiral Anson is traced (1740) and the trade winds are indicated by arrows. (See Van der Krogt, P., Old Globes in the Netherlands, Utrecht 1984, p. 146 and Van der Krogt, P. - Dekker, E., Globes from the Western World, London 1993, pp. 115.) Elly Dekker, comparing Moll’s 1719 globe and his re-edition (of which the one described above is a sample), identifies the differences between them: the two editions are quite similar to each other, but in the "anonymous" globe, compared to the previous globe of 1719, California looks like a proper peninsula - the reports of the Spanish explorers of the region had given rise to uncertainty over whether it was connected to the mainland or not. The geographical nature of California was confirmed after the explorations of Juan Bautista de Anza (1774-1776). The routes of Dampier's journey were partially erased and the route of Captain James Cook's first voyage was superimposed on them, and the geography of Australasia was adapted accordingly, including the denomination of the Cook Strait. See Dekker, Elly, Globes at Greenwich, 1999. An important ante quem element is represented by Tasmania: it is not separated from Australia by the Bass Strait...

John and William Cary Updated by George and John Cary Terrestrial Globe London, 1840 lb 22 (kg 10) Slight surface abrasions due to use. A small crack on the horizon circle. The globe rests in its original Dutch style stand with four supporting turned wood columns. It measures 26 in in height x 23.6 in in diameter with the diameter of the sphere measuring 18 in; 66 cm in height x 60 cm in diameter with the diameter of the sphere measuring 45.72 cm. The 18 inch...

Pair of 12-inch table globes William Harris London, 1832 and 1835 Slight abrasions from use; few cracks lb 11 each (kg 5) The two terrestrial and celestial globes rest in their original Dutch style stands with four supporting turned wood columns. Each one measures 12 in in height x 16.5 in in diameter with the diameter of the spheres measuring approximately 12 in; 48 cm in height x 42 cm in diameter x 31 cm diameter of the spheres. The 12 inch measure was the most frequently used by British manufacturers of globes of this period. Each globe is composed of two series of twelve printed paper gores, aligned and glued onto plaster spheres. The brass circle of the meridian bears engravings...

A fine rare example of an 18 inch diameter terrestrial globe on mahogany stand with brass meridian and paper horizon ring depicting months and zodiac signs, The round title cartouche...

Antique 19th Century English terrestrial globe made by George Philips and Son. Set on a walnut stand. This piece makes a striking addition to any library or serves as a decorative ye...

Handsome Pair of Early 1800's Antique British, 12-Inch, Terrestrial Celestial Globes, Set of Two!! Very Handsome Pair of Antique Celestial Globes...

A Pair of Regency 18-Inch Globes by J&W Cary A pair of 18-inch globes, set in finely crafted mahogany stands, rising from a tripod base with brass castors for ease of movement, havi...

Carys New and Improved Celestial globe. Dated 1799. Cary was one of Englands leading globe makers of the late 18th century. Set in a mahogany stand with three saber legs and joined b...

A large and extremely rare 24-inch terrestrial globe by Newton Our most magnificent and rare globes were a pair of 24-inch Newton globes. These too were updated in 1852 (terre...

Measuring a monumental 30 inches in diameter, this impressive globe was crafted by the renowned firm W. & A.K. Johnston. Founded in 1825, the Johnston firm is considered the foremost...

This striking piece features a 360mm diameter globe elevated on a dark charcoal veneered stand with caps, brace detailing and a highly polished base in nickel. The globe rests on thr...

Each of these globes is set into a walnut stand with burr walnut veneers to the frieze and a solid turned and gadrooned walnut bluster support. This is raised on three acanthus carv...

This stately pair of William IV Terrestrial and Celestial Globes was crafted by the esteemed mapmaking firm J. & W. Cary, exuding the essence of late Regency-era elegance. Beyond the...

A FINE REGENCY TABLE-TOP CELESTIAL 12" GLOBE ON MAHOGANY TRIPODAL STAND John and William Cary, 181 Strand, London circa 1816 24 5/8" H x 15" W x 15" D 12" globe diameter A fine Re...

Nathaniel Hill Pocket globe London, 1754 The globe is contained in its original case, which itself is covered in shark skin. There are slight gaps in the original paint on the sphere. The case no longer closes. The sphere measures 2.6 in (6.8 cm) in diameter whereas the case measures 2.9 in (7.4 cm) in diameter. lb 0.24 (kg 0.11) The globe is made up of twelve printed paper gores aligned and glued to the sphere. In the North Pacific Ocean there is a scroll with the inscription: A New terrestrial Globe by Nath. Hill, 1754. The celestial globe is depicted on the inside of the box. On the terrestrial globe much of central and southern Africa is empty. North America bears only the name of some British colonies. It shows California as a peninsula and the northwest coast of America as "unknown parts" (Alaska is not described and is only partially delineated; it would become part of the United States in 1867). The route of Admiral Anson is traced (1740) and the trade winds are indicated by arrows. Australia, still named New Holland (the new name would be introduced in 1829), is part of the west coast. (See Van der Krogt, P., Old Globes in the Netherlands, Utrecht 1984, p. 146 and Van der Krogt, P. - Dekker, E., Globes from the Western World, London 1993, p. 115.) Nathaniel Hill (London, news from 1746 to 1768) had impeccable professional credentials: he had done his apprenticeship with Richard Cushee, who at the time was carrying out surveying work for John Senex's Surrey map...

G.F. Cruchley (UK, 1796-1880) London ca 1850 A magnificent pair of terrestrial and celestial globes. Equatorial table engraved with the signs of the zodiac and resting on 3 mahogany molded feet held by a compass at the spacer. With graduated brass meridian circles and time clocks. The terrestrial globe is inscribed in a cartouche: Cruchley's new terrestrial globe from the most recent and best authorities. Exhibiting the discoveries in equatorial Africa, north pole. And the new settlements and divisions in Australia, New Zealand, Californa, Texas, &c. London. Sold by Gould and Porter opticians 181 strand WC. The celestial globe is inscribed in a cartouche: Cruchleys new celestial globe on which is accurately laid down the whole of the stars and nebule contained in the astronomical catalogue of the Reverend Mr. Wollaston F.R.S. Also from the authorities Flamstead, De La Caille, Hevellus, Bradley, Herschel, Maskelyne, &c. Ands the limits of each constellation determined by a boundary line. London, published by G.F. Cruchley, map-seller & globe maker, 81 Fleet street. Signed: CRUCHLEY in London England, circa 1850 H. 125 cm Diam. 53 cm (21 inches) Diam. 25 cm compasses The two spheres are in a perfect state of freshness and are perfectly legible. The condition of both the globes is very good. There have been some professional repairs to some damaged gores. The Terrestrial globe in good conserved and legible condition, it has areas of rubbing, retouching, and slight discoloration. The Celestial globe is also in good conserved and legible condition with areas of rubbing, retouching and slight discoloration. The gores themselves have been cleaned and revarnished. The splendid mahogany legs and moulded feet are in first class condition. Each globe consists of 12 hand coloured copper engraved gores over a paper-maché hollow core, made up of two hemispheres joined at the equator and covered with a layer of plaster. There are paper horizon rings, made up of a series of concentric circles, displaying the months of the year, the signs of the zodiac and wind directions. THE TERRESTRIAL GLOBE. The globe provides much detailed information, and was accurate up to the date of production, which in this case is the mid-19th century. It shows the latest discoveries and developments that had taken place. It displays names and territories that were once familiar to the people of the age, 150 years into the future! In Asia for example, there are places like ‘Little Bucharia’, ‘Little and Greater Tartary’, ‘Russia in Asia.’ Undoubtedly, the continent that has changed more than any other is Africa. So many African countries that we know and recognise now, had different, perhaps more ‘Colonial’ names more than a century and a half ago. There was ‘Nubia’ (Sudan/Egypt), ‘Abbyssinia’ (Ethiopia), ‘Cape Colony’ (South Africa), ‘Dahomey’ (Benin) but to name a few. Australia was a little over 50 years away from its union via ‘Federation’ in 1901. This brought about the Commonwealth of Australia. However, in 1850 they were six separate British selfserving colonies, ruled directly from England. In North America, both Los Angeles and San Francisco are incorporated as cities into California - as it becomes the 31st U.S. state. Much of mid-western and western USA were known as ‘The Western Territory’ & ‘The Missouri Territory’, Florida was still refered to as ‘East & West Florida’. Canada was split into ‘Canada East’ & ‘Canada West.’ Canada East was primarily (for historical reasons) French-speaking, and Canada West primarily Englishspeaking. Much of Western Canada remained unexplored and undeveloped. In Europe, there was still the ‘Russian Empire’, the ‘Ottoman Empire’, the ‘AustroHungarian Empire’, and the German ‘Prussian Empire.’ THE CELESTIAL GLOBE. The Celestial Globe displays the stars, the constellations, clusters and nebulae in a beautiful and well thought out manner. Mythical figures and signs of the zodiac are seen. The equinoctial and solistitial colures are graduated in degrees. Although the colour is somewhat muted, it takes nothing away from the overall beauty and the undoubted aesthetic qualities of the globe. Historically, globes are among the most ancient scientific instruments known to man. They can be dated back over two millennia, and are still manufactured to this day. The earliest tradition of globe making is mainly concerned with celestial globes – man...

A lovely rare vintage imperial world globe featuring a finely cast brass meridian and beautifully illustrating the territorial map, ocean currents and main trade routes. The stem ho...

A 3 ½ inch Regency Lane’s pocket globe, dated 1818, the terrestrial globe with the seas in light green and the land masses outlined in darker green, contained within a hinged black shagreen case, the concave interior of the case applied with the engraved celestial charts...

A pair of George III 21 inch globes by J&W Cary, dated 1815 and 1800, set in mahogany stands with turned urn-shaped supports raised on three outsplayed legs with original castors fee...

A fine pair of 15 inch floor globes by J & G Cary, dated 1820 and 1833, each set into a mahogany stand with a vase shaped support and three legs centred on a compass, one with a labe...

A large 30 inch W. & . A. K. Johnston library globe, supported by an unusual pitch pine stand with a brass meridian ring, all on four turned flange and baluster legs joined by matchi...

NEWTON & SON (fl.1840-61) AN ENGLISH POCKET GLOBE WITH A DIAL FOR TIME ZONES, CIRCA 1835 A previously unrecorded stand for an early-19th-century English globe. A 3-inch (7.6cm.) di...

“NEWTON’S NEW & IMPROVED TERRESTRIAL and CELESTIAL GLOBES". PUBLISHED BY NEWTON & SON, 66 CHANCERY LANE, LONDON.” No date but ca. 1820-1830. Diameter globes 2.75 inches / Total heig...

!2 inch celestrial globe "The New Twelve Inch British Celestrial Globe". With a mahogany tripod base.

A fine pair of tabletop globes on stands, the left hand colored Celestial globe with cartouche which reads “Cary's New Celestial Globe on which are corr...

An antique Victorian terrestrial 12-inch table globe by Malby's,  dating from the third quarter of the 19th century. This globe is sold on the understanding its needs full conservat...

The terrestrial globe is 3 inches in diameter contained within a turned mahogany box with cover. The seas in light green and land masses in darker green. Dimension of Globe 3" Diame...

This striking piece features a 50cm diameter globe elevated on a sycamore dusk veneered stand with caps, brace detailing and a highly polished base in aluminium brass. The globe rest...

A fine assembled pair of 12-inch English table model globes on stands manufactured by J & W. Cary, the left globe with cartouche labeled “The New Celestial Globe, on which are correc...

Over a round foot that rise with a central element with moved profile is connected the brass half meridian, which holds at the ends the metal axe of the little globe. The base is mad...

Antique 20th Century British "Geographica" 8 inch terrestrial globe. Made by George Philip & Son LTD (Philips). The globe dates to around 1920 and is in superb condition. It is mount...

A 12 inch celestial table globe by Harris and Son, the horizon ring, with the original papers, set on four turned mahogany legs, the label statin...

A pair of 18 inch floor standing globes by C Smith & Son, each set into a mahogany stand with a turned baluster support and three legs centred on a compass, on...

Of American Interest-A Fine Pair of Cary Globes, Retailed by Kirk and Mercein of New York c.1816-1820 The globes of celestial and terrestrial form with their original Cary of Lond...

The terrestrial with cartouche printed “Cary’s new terrestrial globe exhibiting the tracks and discoveries made by Captain Cook; also those of Captain Vancouver on the North West Coa...

This striking piece features a 500mm diameter globe elevated on a rippled Australian walnut veneered stand with caps, brace detailing and a highly polished base in antiqued brass. Th...

Philips 10 inch challenge globe Philips 10 inch globe standing on a raised oak chamfered base and resting on a rectangular oak base incorporating a ribbon p...

The terrestrial globe is applied with 12 engraved and hand-coloured gores and signed in a circular cartouche ‘Cary’s Pocket Globe, Agreeable to the Latest Discoveries. Pubd. by J. & ...

This striking piece features a 360mm diameter globe elevated on a rippled Australian walnut veneered stand with caps, brace detailing and a highly polished base in antiqued brass. Th...

A handsome set of collectable Mid 19th Century library Globes with compasses on castors. Created by George Fredrick Cruchley circa 1850. Compasses sit directly below the globes. Very...

Continuing our collaboration with famed globe makers Bellerby & Co., LINLEY have fashioned the Tellus Globe. This striking piece features a 50cm diamet...

A pair of Cary’s 15-inch table globes, each set into an ebony stand with four turned legs and stretchers, the terrestrial stating “Cary’s New Terrestrial Globe exhibiting the tracks ...

This striking piece features a 50cm diameter globe elevated on a sycamore dusk veneered stand with caps, brace detailing and a highly polished base in aluminium brass. The globe rest...

A pair of 12 inch table globes by G & J Cary, dated 1800 and 1821, each with hand-painted gores, set in mahogany stands with a turned support raised on t...

A rare pair of 9 inch table globes by Cary, each dated 1816. These globes are by John and William Cary and show the geographical and political borders drawn up following the Congress of Vienna. Each one is surmounted by a brass hour circle, within a calibrated full brass meridian, and a horizon band with an engraved paper calendar...

A pair of 12" table globes by the well known map maker Crunchley, London. In the original and very smart mahogany stands. Circa 1865.

A pair of 12 inch table globes by J & W Newton, dated 1820, each with 12 hand coloured gores, graduated meridian rings, set within ebonised stands with t...

This is a vintage table globe. An English, paper finished world map with chrome meridian, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. Fascinating mid-cent...

ABOUT Large bright vivid color-printed Perrier Motor Map, featuring the motoring roads of Ireland. Mounted to original linen back, folded into a cloth waterproof slipcase. Manufactu...

ABOUT Large bright vivid color-printed Perrier Motor Map, featuring the motoring roads of England and Wales. Segmented in two sections and mounted to original linen back, folded int...

A pair of 21″ library globes. The gores of both this terrestrial and celestial floor-standing globe were taken from original late 18th century Carys globes. Each contemporary piece i...

English Victorian globe of the world on wrought iron filigree 3 legged base.