In addition to the Gallery in Milan, opened in 1999, Antik Arte & Scienza has also had a channel for online sales: on this site it is possible to buy, in fact, nautical antiques, astronomical instruments, globes and antique world maps, antique compasses, measuring instruments, vintage medical instruments and related to natural history. We know how it is important to offer secure and easy on-line purchases and therefore we have decided to offer free shipping and free insurance. All objects have an accurate and safe packaging, and when necessary also a padded wooden box made to measure. Shipping is insured by Lloyd's London, and you have 28 days to change your mind and return the bought items (see our general selling conditions for more information about return methods).
The first globe we know is attributed by Strabo, the historian and geographer, to Cratete from Mallo (about 150 B.C.). In the early XVI century, they were made the first globes because of geographical explorations and they were used for didactic purposes in courts and colleges, then in universities and high schools.
1602078954Code 610 Antique geographic mapMap depicting the entire earth’s surface divided into two parts corresponding to the two hemispheres and showing the Arctic to Antarctic polar circle, the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, the equator and the equinoctial line.
Detailed explanation in French.
Printed on paper by engraving on copper plate, coeval coloring.
Table n. 2, French manufacture from the mid-19th century, non-contemporary frame made of cherry wood.
Size with frame 70.5x47 cm - 27.7x18.5 inches, thickness of the frame 2 cm - 0.78 inches.
608Code 608 Antique geographic mapGeographical map depicting the entire earth’s surface divided into two parts that correspond to the two hemispheres where the emerged lands are depicted which have been classified with letters based on the morphology of the land. The continents are marked with the letter A, the islands with the letter B, the promontories with the letter F, the cliffs overlooking the sea with the letter G, the dunes with the letter H, etc. Detailed explanation in French. Printed on paper by engraving on copper plate, coeval coloring. Table n. 11, French manufacture from the mid-19th century, non-contemporary frame made of cherry wood.
Size with frame 66x47 cm - 25.9x18.5 inches, thickness of the frame 2 cm - 0.78 inches.
609Code 609 Antique geographic mapGeographical map depicting the entire earth’s surface divided into two parts that correspond to the two hemispheres divided into small climatic zones that depict the climatic trend from the Arctic circle to the equator. Detailed explanation in French. Printed on paper by engraving on copper plate, coeval coloring. Table n. 15, French manufacture from the mid-19th century, non-contemporary frame made of cherry wood.
Size with frame 70.5x47 cm - 27.7x18.5 inches, thickness of the frame 2 cm - 0.78 inches.
611Code 611 Antique geographic mapGeographical map depicting the entire earth’s surface divided into two parts that correspond to the two hemispheres or globes, the map deals with the Earth in general. Detailed explanation in French. Print on etching paper on copper plate, coeval coloring. Table n. 8, French manufacture from the mid-19th century, non-contemporary frame in cherry wood. Size with frame 69.7x46.5 cm - 27.44x18.3 inches, frame thickness 2 cm - 0.78 inches.
612Code 612 Antique geographic mapGeographical map depicting the entire earth’s surface divided into two parts that correspond to the two hemispheres or globes, the map deals with the latitudes and longitudes, the meridian 0 is indicated, also called the meridian of France fixed by Louis XIII in 1634 because it crossed the whole territory from Perpignan to Dunkerque and then replaced in 1884 by the Greenwich meridian. Detailed explanation in French. Printed on paper by engraving on copper plate, coeval coloring. Table n. 3, French manufacture from the mid-19th century, non-contemporary frame in cherry wood. Size with frame 65.7x47.2 cm - 25.8x18 inches, frame thickness 2 cm - 0.78 inches.
613Code 613 Antique geographic mapMap depicting the entire earth’s surface divided into six parts which depicts the position of peoples on Earth based on the assumption that it is impossible for each people to have the same relationship with Heaven, seasons, and days and hours at the same time of the day. Detailed explanation in French. Printed on paper by engraving on copper plate, coeval coloring.
Table n. 6, French manufacture from the mid-19th century, non-contemporary frame made of cherry wood.
Size with frame 70.5x47 cm - 27.7x18.5 inches, thickness of the frame 2 cm - 0.78 inches.
1602856172Code 6657 Vintage globeTerrestrial globe published in the forties by Girard Barrère et Thomas 17, Rue de Buci Paris. Turned wooden base, paper mache sphere covered with paper printed by engraving on copper plate and watercolored. In addition to the territorial map, the ocean currents and the main trade routes of the period are depicted. Excellent condition. Height 48 cm, sphere diameter 23 cm - inches 9x18.8.
1645631427Code 7219a Small Terrestrial GlobeSmall terrestrial globe signed C.M.C. Paris, end of XIX century. Papier maché sphere and turned and ebonized wooden base.
Height cm 13 - inches 5.1, diameter of sphere cm 6,5 - inches 2.6.
Very good condition.
1661963510Code 7372 Celestial GlobeCelestial globe compiled on the Hesi & Gould catalogs by Eng. Pini and published in 1889 by Gussoni & Dotti Milano piazza del Duomo. Sphere in paper mache covered with paper printed by engraving on copper plate and hand watercolored, base in turned and ebonized wood. Good condition, conservative restoration at the base. Height 45 cm, inche 17.8, sphere diameter 22 cm 8.7.
1702141421Code 7785 Terrestrial GlobeTerrestrial globe drawn up at the end of the 1940s by the French geographer J. Forest, on the scroll reads Dressé par J. FOREST Géographe – Girard, Barrèere & Thomas Editeurs 17 – 19 Rue de Buci. Paris. In addition to the very well-defined territorial map, it also depicts the ocean currents and the main trade routes of the period. Good condition, good readability. Turned wooden base and aluminum sphere covered with printed paper. Height 39 cm – 15.4 inches, sphere diameter 23 cm – 9 inches.
1709811598Code 7885 Terrestrial GlobeTerrestrial globe published for the Dutch market in the early 20th century by the Columbus publishing house, the title block reads: Aardglobe by Dr. R. Neuse. Nederlandsche bewerking van R.E. KALTOFEN Leeraar Rijks H.B.S. Utrecht UITGAVE ERVEN J. BIJLEVELD. Utrecht. Columbus-Verlag G.m.b.H. Berlin Lichterfelde. In addition to the territorial map, the ocean currents and the main trade routes of the period are depicted. Base in turned wood and sphere in paper mache covered with the 12 spindles and the two caps on paper printed by engraving on copper plate and watercoloured. Height 39 cm – 15.4 inches, sphere diameter 18 cm – 7.1 inches. In good condition, some signs of wear, very good readability.
1714818972Code 7889 Terrestrial GlobePolitical desktop terrestrial globe, published in the 1960s by Rand McNally. Embossed paper mache sphere, base and complete circle of the graduated merian in metal. In good condition, very good readability. Height 43 cm – 16.9 inches, sphere diameter 30 cm – 11.8 inches.
1730996849Code 8038 Terrestrial GlobeTerrestrial globe published by the German cartographic institute Dietrich Reimers Berlin 1954. In addition to the very well-defined territorial map, the ocean currents and the main trade routes of the period are shown. Rectangular wooden base complete with meridian circle. Good condition, excellent readability. Height 34 cm – 13.3 inch, sphere diameter 23 cm – 9 inch.
1730999043Code 8040 Small Terrestrial GlobeSmall German terrestrial globe published by Columbus Schulerglobus, cartographer Prof Paul Oestergaard Berlin Stuttgart in the 1950s. Turned wooden base complete with engraved meridian circle. Good condition, excellent readability. Height 19 cm – 7.5 inch, sphere diameter 10 cm – 3.9 inch.
1730999561Code 8046 Terrestrial GlobeGerman terrestrial globe published by Columbus Schulerglobus, cartographer Prof Paul Oestergaard Berlin Stuttgart in the 1950s. Turned wooden base complete with engraved meridian circle. Good condition, some signs of use, excellent readability. Height 30 cm – 11.7 inch, sphere diameter 18 cm – 7.1 inch.
1731163727Code 8052 Terrestrial GlobeGerman terrestrial globe Columbus Erdglobus published by the German cartographer Paul Oestergaard in the 1950s. Papier maché sphere with wooden and metal base complete with meridian circle. Good condition, excellent readability. Height 25 cm – 9.8 inch, sphere diameter 18 cm – 7.1 inch.
1731164675Code 8049 Terrestrial GlobeGerman terrestrial globe Columbus Erdglobus published by the German cartographer Paul Oestergaard in the 1950s. Papier maché sphere with wooden base complete with meridian circle. In good condition, some signs of use, excellent readability.
Height 32 cm – 12.6 inch, sphere diameter 24 cm – 9.4 inch.
1732200986Code 8029 Globe with ClockChronosphere, a clock surmounted by a globe that rotates over the course of 24 hours so as to read the hours in all time zones.
Local time is indicated by a brass hand.
Eight day charge.
French manufacture for the English market of the late 19th century.
The writing is engraved on the brass base: Bté S.D.G.D is a French patent which was in force from 1844 until 1968, which means a patent without government guarantees.
Mechanism serviced and working, but not perfectly on time, globe with abrasions and signs of use, good readability. Height 30 cm – 11.8 inches - sphere diameter 15 cm – 5.9 inches.
A ring gear on the South Pole of the globe is connected to the shaft of the clockwork mechanism which is located inside the grooved brass column, connected to the base of the drum which contains the clockwork mechanism. The brass ring that represents the equator has the hours engraved in Roman numerals, in red for the day and in black for the night, the time is indicated with a bent brass hand that starts from the north pole, while on the circle of the equator you can read the hours at various latitudes. The Moon is depicted by a small burnished brass globe screwed onto a partially threaded brass bow, to allow the Moon to change its position relative to the Earth. The continents are depicted on the globe and in detail China is indicated as the Chinese Empire as it was called before the Revolution, just as Russia is indicated as the Russian Empire, while the British possessions around the world are highlighted in red. The watch has an eight-day charge, both charging and setting the time must be done on the bottom of the base, using a double key.
1741188421Code 8102 Pair of bookendsPair of bookends on oak wood board mounting two small terrestrial and celestial globes. Published by Columbus Schulerglobus, cartographer Prof Paul Oestergaard Berlin Stuttgart in the 1960s. Oak wood base, lithographed cardboard spheres, complete with engraved aluminum meridian circle. Good condition, excellent readability. base width cm 12 – 4.8 inch
Height 15 cm – 5.9 inch, sphere diameter 10 cm – 3.9 inch.
1741449302Code 8103 Terrestrial GlobeTerrestrial globe published around 1930 by the French cartographer J. Forest edition for the Ministry of Public Education. In addition to the territorial map, the ocean currents and the main trade routes of the period are outlined. Papier maché sphere and turned wooden base. Good condition. Measurements Height cm 33 - 13 inch, sphere diameter cm 18 - 7.1 inch.
1742646498Code 8113 Terrestrial GlobeTerrestrial globe published in 1868 by Verlag Dietrich Reimer by the cartographer Carl Adami. Ebonized wooden basket tripod base with compass at the base, papier-mâché and plaster sphere covered with copper plate engraving paper. In addition to the very well-defined territorial map, the main trade routes of the period are shown, terrestrial sphere complete with the engraved brass meridian circle. Height cm 74 – 29.1 inch, base diameter cm 46 – 18 inch, sphere diameter cm 30 – 11.8 inch. Good condition and good readability
1742659757Code 8110 Terrestrial GlobePolitical globe copyright The George F. Cram Co inc. Indianapolis Indiana Made in USA from the sixties. Metal base, papier-mâché sphere. In addition to the very well-defined territorial map, the main trade routes of the period are depicted. Good condition. Height cm 29 – inches 11.4, diameter of the sphere cm 21 – inches 8.3.
1744467222Code 8115 Terrestrial GlobeTerrestrial globe published for the Dutch market in the early 20th century by the Columbus publishing house, on the cartouche we read: Aardglobe by Dr. R. Neuse. Nederlandsche bewerking van R.E. KALTOFEN Leeraar Rijks H.B.S. Utrecht UITGAVE ERVEN J. BIJLEVELD. Utrecht. Columbus-Verlag G.m.b.H. Berlin Lichterfelde.
In addition to the territorial map, the ocean currents and the main trade routes of the period are depicted.
Papier-mâché sphere complete with engraved brass graduated meridian, oak basket base with compass at the base.
Good condition conservative restoration signs of use. Sphere diameter cm 30 – inches 11.8, base cm 48x62 – inches 18.9x24.4.
1748535465Code 8148 Black Terrestrial GlobeBlack terrestrial globe from the Encyclopedia Britannica from the 1960s. Chromed metal base complete with the full circle of the meridian,
Papier-mâché sphere with the oceans and black seas, in addition to the territorial map with bright colors, some of the main trade routes of the period are shown, and as indicated in the legend, capitals and cities, railways, steamship lines, canals, mountain peaks are included.
Good condition, some signs of use, excellent readability. Measurements cm 30x41 – inches 11.8x16.1.
1748699215Code 8099 Terrestrial GlobeTerrestrial globe published at the end of the 19th century by the French geographer J. Forest; in addition to the territorial map, the ocean currents and the main trade routes of the period are depicted. Papier-mâché and plaster sphere covered with sections of copperplate engraving paper and watercolour, base in turned and ebonised wood. Height cm 35 – inches 13.8, diameter of the sphere cm 19 – inches 7.5. Good condition, signs of use and signs of restored woodworm on the base.
1749482478Code 8153 Vesuvius Eruptions PrintPrint from the end of the 18th century, depicting the volcanic eruptions of Vesuvius published by Raffaello Morghen (1758-1833). The print reads the following description: Plan of the volcano of Naples called Vesuvius; with the increasingly remarkable eruptions that followed in several Times.
A eruption followed in the year 1723. B eruz. in the year 37. C eruz. in the year 51. D eruz. in the year 52. E eruz. in the year 60. F eruz. in the year 67. G eruz. in the year 70 in the site called atrium of the horse.
Inside a cartouche there is the following dedication: A.S.A Mad.ma Princess Jablonouka born Princ.sa Sapieha, Palatine of Braclau.
Filip. Morgh. Fc.
Frame shaped in walnut with some signs of woodworm. Print dimensions 39x28.4 cm – 15.4x11.3 inches, frame dimensions 77x61.5 cm – 30.3x24.2 inches.
1749571458Code 708 Terrestrial GlobeTable globe made by the geographer and cartographer of the Austro-Hungarian Empire Jan Felkl in the second half of the 19th century.
In addition to the territorial map, the ocean currents are reported.
Turned and ebonized wooden base, papier-mâché and plaster sphere covered with spindles and caps for lithographic printing.
Very good state of readability and conservation.
Dimensions diameter sphere cm 20 – 7.9 inches, height cm 45 – 17.8 inches.
1752587793Code 8192 Terrestrial GlobeTerrestrial globe published by Räths Politischer Erdglobus, designed and outlined by Professor Arthur Krause in the 1930s. In addition to the territorial map, it also depicts ocean currents and the main trade routes of the period.
Papier-mâché sphere complete with engraved brass meridian circle, excellently crafted turned wooden base.
Good condition, some signs of use.
Dimensions: 33 x 65 cm – 13 x 25.6 inches.
1752658589Code 8206 Pair BookendA pair of bentwood bookends holding two globes, one celestial and one terrestrial, German manufacture from the 1950s, signed Columbus Schülerglobus. Bookend dimensions: 14 x 10.5 x 16.5 cm - 5.5 x 4.2 x 6.5 inches; globe diameter: 10.5 cm. Good condition, excellent legibility.
1752659095Code 8195 Small Terrestrial GlobeSmall globe published by Räths Politischer Erdglobus, designed and outlined by Prof. Arthur Krause in the 1950s. Papier-mâché sphere and Bakelite base.
Good condition, excellent readability. Dimensions: 11 x 16.5 cm – 4.4 x 6.2 inches
1752933186Code 709 Terrestrial GlobeTerrestrial globe made by the Austro-Hungarian geographer and cartographer Jan Felkl in the second half of the 19th century. In addition to the territorial map, it also shows ocean currents. The base is made of turned and ebonized wood. The sphere is made of papier-mâché and gesso, and features spindles and caps from lithographic printing. In good condition, cleaned and restored. Dimensions: 30 x 60 cm (12 x 23.6 inches).
1752933783Code 8190 Terrestrial GlobeTerrestrial globe published in the second half of the 19th century by French geographer Joseph Forest; in addition to the territorial map, it depicts ocean currents and the main trade routes of the period. Papier-mâché and plaster sphere covered with lithographed and watercolored paper segments, turned and ebonized wooden base, complete with engraved brass meridian semicircle.
Good condition, cleaned and restored. Dimensions: 32 x 60 – 12.6 x 23.6 cm.
1752937398Code 8199 Terrestrial GlobeInglese
Terrestrial globe made in the second half of the 19th century by Ernst Schotte of Berlin, revised and corrected by M. Vivien de Saint-Martin for Hachette & C.ie Paris.
In addition to the territorial map, ocean currents are depicted. Turned and ebonized wooden base, complete with engraved brass meridian circle, papier-mâché sphere.
Good condition, cleaned and restored, signs of use, very good legibility. Dimensions: cm 28 x 59 – 11 x 23.3 in.
1756811321Code 710 LunarHandcrafted mechanical calendar with a cast iron base, from the second half of the 19th century, topped by a terrestrial globe created by cartographer Jan Felkl. By turning the crank located under the circle of the zodiac signs via gears, the Earth and Moon can be seen rotating.
A label on the base bears the name of the manufacturer, A. Pichler W. & Sohn, a company that produced educational devices between 1860 and 1907.
This terrestrial globe was created by the Austro-Hungarian geographer and cartographer Jan Felkl in the second half of the 19th century. In addition to the territorial map, it also shows ocean currents.
In good condition, conservatively restored, with signs of wear and oxidation on the globe.
Sphere diameter 21 cm – 8.2 in, height 53 cm – 20.8 in.
1761925081Code 8276 Terrestrial GlobeEarth globe made at the end of the 19th century by Ernst Schotte of Berlin.
In addition to the territorial map, ocean currents are depicted. Base in turned and ebonized wood, papier-mâché sphere. Good condition, signs of use, very good readability. Measurements 29 x 65 cm – 9.4 x 25.5 inches
1764079820Code 8338 Terrestrial GlobePolitical table globe, produced in the 1950s by Weber Costello Co., Chicago Heights, Illinois, and surmounted by an aluminum Lockheed Super G Constellation airplane, a symbol of the expansion of commercial aviation of the period.
The sphere is made of lithographed paper and, in addition to the territorial map, shows the main trade routes of the Super G Constellation and ocean currents. The globe comes complete with an aluminum base and meridian semicircle; the airplane is cast aluminum.
Dimensions: Sphere diameter: 17 cm (6.7 in). Height: 30 cm (11.8 in). Airplane width: 26 cm (10.2 in).
Good condition.
1764080789Code 8341 Small Terrestrial GlobeSmall German globe made by the cartographer Columbus Schulerglobus, Prof. Paul Oestergaard, Berlin–Stuttgart, in the 1950s.
In addition to the territorial map, it depicts ocean currents and the main trade routes of the period.
Aluminum base, complete with engraved meridian circle. Good condition, with slight paper abrasion over Australia.
Height: 21 cm (8.2 inches); sphere diameter: 13 cm (5.1 inches).
1764082074Code 8340 Small Terrestrial GlobeAdvertising globe for the Deutsche Eisenbahn-Versicherungskasse. This is a German promotional globe from the early 20th century, made for offices, stations, and railway industry managers.
Papier-mâché sphere covered with brightly colored lithographed paper spindles, metal base complete with meridian circle. Good condition. Dimensions: 12 x 17 cm – 4.8 x 6.7 cm.
The Deutsche Eisenbahn-Versicherungskasse was one of the main mutual funds linked to the German railway industry, active since the early decades of the 20th century and particularly influential between the 1920s and 1950s. It provided life, accident, and pension insurance for railway personnel and frequently distributed high-quality promotional materials, often produced by companies specializing in educational materials and office supplies.
It’s not just an educational globe, but a desk object designed to combine decorative and advertising purposes, recalling the insurance services offered by the fund for railway employees, travelers, and families.
Made by German manufacturers specializing in educational tools and office supplies, the globe reflected the attention to detail and quality typical of the era. After World War II, with the reorganization of railway insurance, production of these globes ceased.
1764083886Code 8339 Terrestrial GlobeGerman-language table globe, created by the Austro-Hungarian geographer and cartographer Jan Felkl and Professor Otto Delitsch in the second half of the 19th century. In addition to the territorial map, it also shows ocean currents. The base is made of turned and ebonized wood, complete with an engraved brass meridian circle. The sphere is made of papier-mâché and plaster, covered with spindles and caps obtained by lithographic printing.
Good condition, signs of wear and a slight crack at the equator over the Pacific Ocean.
Dimensions: 15 x 35 cm – 5.9 x 13.7 in
1764085271Code 8334 Terrestrial GlobeTerrestrial globe with black seas and oceans, from Cram’s Universal Terrestrial Globe, 12-inch, produced by the George F. Cram Company of Indianapolis, one of the most influential American cartographic companies active between the second half of the 19th century and the mid-20th century. The company, founded by George Franklin Cram, specialized in the production of atlases, maps, and school globes, using innovative printing techniques that made globes accessible to a wider audience.
Chromed metal base with clean geometric shapes and a metallic meridian: a clear example of Art Deco design, typical of the years between 1935 and 1941.
Good condition, signs of use and abrasions, good legibility.
Dimensions: 30 x 42 cm – 11.8 x 16.5 in
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