Terrestrial globe - Ludwig J. Heymann - c. 1880

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 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.

Estimation:€500

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