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A late 19th century English made 12” terrestrial globe – 1890

Central School Supply House
Chicago.
A late 19th century English made 12” terrestrial globe, retitled in America.
On a decorative bronzed cast iron stand.
C.1890
No Rhodesia listed, which occurred 1895.
Early style mappings with excellent print.
H.50cm W.30cm

Restoration of German Terrestrial Globe

Taking apart, removing old glues, packing the interior for stability, re-glueing and holding glues together.
Then watercoloring the damages out.
Wonderful outcome.

An Attractive First Quarter 20th Century 12″ Terrestrial Table Globe

By Weber Costello Co. Chicago Heights, Illinois.

I love the steel Art Nouveau stand and the depth of colours to the globe.

Dating this globe is easy, firstly the overall aging and restorations to the globe, then the original Nouveau period stand.

But most interestingly is the names of cities and states around the world in 1925 had been changed.

In 1926 we had ‘Central Australia’ as another state.

This only lasted until 1931.

Constantinople was officially renamed Istanbul in 1930, among other interesting differences.

1925

50 x 30cm

A 12 inch Table Globe By Weber Costello 1927

A 12 inch Table Globe By Weber Costello 1927

Sold by the cartographer circa 1927 determined by the state of Central Australia which existed between 1925 – 1931.

Also the inclusion of Constantanople which changed to Istanbul in 1930.

Avocado in color.

H. 53.5cm Dia. 30.5cm

An Attractive First Quarter 20th Century 12″ Terrestrial Table Globe

By Weber Costello Co. Chicago Heights, Illinois.

I love the steel Art Nouveau stand and the depth of colours to the globe.

Dating this globe is easy, firstly the overall aging and restorations to the globe, then the original Nouveau period stand.

But most interestingly is the names of cities and states around the world in 1925 had been changed.

In 1926 we had ‘Central Australia’ as another state.

This only lasted until 1931.

Constantinople was officially renamed Istanbul in 1930, among other interesting differences.

1925

50 x 30cm