Antique Maps, Charts, Atlases and Globes for Sale at Auction

This is a nice example of an early 20th century French terrestrial desk globe that rotates on an offset metal central axis and terminates on a brass turning knob mounted on an ornamental brass finial. The finial is attached to a 6.5" turned and ebonized wooden pillar that is attached to a 6"diameter ebonized wooden base. Twelve colorful lithograph paper gores show all place names in French. This globe is undated, but geography dates this example to around 1900-1910. Both the Philippines and Hawaii (also labeled Sandwich) are shown as U.S. possessions, following the Spanish American War of 1898. In Africa, Cape Colony, Transval, Orange and Natal shown; regions that were consolidated into the Union of South Africa in 1910. Major ocean currents are noted.

Condition is good with the usual minor nicks, scratches and small stains. Minor damage at the North Pole. Unusually bright and clear gores. Base has minor scratches and a small chip at bottom.