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Globes & Map Gifts

From almost the beginning of humankind there has been a fascination of both the stars above and the earth itself. Astronomers studied the heavens and projected their findings onto globes. Of these, the earliest celestial globe surviving is the Atlantic Farnese globe in the Naples Museum, constructed around 200 B.C. The idea of fabricating a model of the physical earth was first suggested by Crates (before the Christian era). The development of the terrestrial globe permitted scholars to look at the earth and of the known continents. In 1541, Gerard Mercator produced a terrestrial globe of remarkable accuracy. It was designed in twelve gores (sections placed upon the round surface) and contained such data as the equator and meridians of longitude/parallels of latitude, as well as wind direction and scales. The sampling we offer listed below provides only a glimpse of the many types and variations of globes produced. Each globe comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. If you need assistance in identifying a globe you presently own, we would be happy to assist you at no cost or obligation. Please call us at 1-888-513-MAPS (6277) or write: Cartographic Associates, P.O. Box 565, Fulton, Maryland 20759.

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Antique Globes

Globe Reproductions

Antique Globes

40.120 Cram's 10.5 - inch (26.1 cm) Lighted Terrestrial Globe, c1939, by George F. Cram Company, Chicago

The lighted table globe rotates on it's axis with a metal half meridian attached to a brass base.  Colored paper gores over a glass sphere, with original pull chain and working light.  The Cram's company is a major map and atlas publisher that began in the late 19th century and continues today as one of the largest American globe makers.  The globe is rated Very Good with only small blemishes noted in ocean areas and not affecting the geographic or hydrographic data.         $1,250.    ($26.50 shipping / handling / ins.)     FedEx charges apply outside the U.S.        Sale Price:  $850.

40.321 Cram's 12-inch (30.5cm) Terrestrial Globe, c1935, 12-inch, Chicago

Table globe made up of twelve chromolithographed gores, the equatorial graduated in degrees and hours.....includes the following notations printed thereon: Reached So. Pole Amunden 1911; Scott, 1912; Byrd, 1929; the North Polo with a note reading: Reached No. Polo Peary, 1909; Byrd, 1926. [condition - very good] includes Certificate of Authenticity. $1600. ($160. Shipping/handling/ins. - overseas additional)    SALE $1,100

40.326 JOHNSTON, William & Alexander Keith, Edinburgh, 18-inch (45.7cm) Terrestrial Table Globe, c1909, London

Terrestrial school globe, the cartouche overlaid on an original with the Johnston crest at the top. Isothermic lines, ocean currents, cable routes, and other related features. Continents in light brown with great detail. Mounted on a short cast bronze base with foliate decoration and lion's paw feet. [condition - good to very good] includes Certificate of Authenticity. $3100. ($280. Shipping/handling/ins. - overseas additional)    SALE $2,500

40.327 National Geographic 12" Table Globe, 1961 - by the National Geographic Society, Washington, D.C.

 

This classic NGS globe sits in a Lucite base with a cap device that measures airline distances in statute miles.  The globe is in Very Good condition with no apparent flaws other than a crack in the cap device , 3 cm in length.   ***SOLD***

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Antique Globes

Globe Reproductions

Globe Reproductions

40.218 Crystal Desk Top Globe w/ stand

This 24% lead crystal 4" globe has the worlds continents etched into its surface.  The globe sits atop a crystal base that permits the globe to spin in its stand.       $29.95   ($5.00 shipping / handling)              

40.224 Globe-n-Box, Robert de Vaugondy’s 16th century globe

An accurate reproduction of Robert de Vaugondy’s pocket globe.  Vaugondy presented the globe to the Royal Court of King Louis XV.  The globe depicts the routes of contemporary explorers and is a fine example this famous French globe maker, whose business flourished in Paris between 1731 and 1738.  Hand applied paper gores, the globe is in an elegant gift box complete with the story of the map-maker.  An Ideal gift for the map lover.   It measures (3.25" - 9 cm).    $23. includes free shipping within the Continental United States - foreign postage addnl          Now in Stock

40.335   Antique Sierra 12 - inch Globe w/ brass stand

 

This 12'' antique style globe with it's oceans in soft buff tones is an ideal desk top addition.  The globe features a brass plated semi-meridian mounted atop an antique brass and black metal base.   $68.40 ($12.50 shipping / handling)     

40.336 Travel Agents Desk Top Globe

 

In the late 1940's the Super Constellation of Lockheed Aircraft affectionately known as the 'Connie' became the flagship of Trans World Airlines.  On February 6, 1946 service began with a New York to Paris flight.  This was followed by Pan American World Airways flights of the Connie commencing in June 1947.  Our travel agent desk top globe features a Super Constellation made of cast polished aluminum that sits a top a Cram's 10-inch reproduction of a 1937 globe.           $59.95   ($10.50 shipping / handling)  

40.339 Pewter Serving Tray - Chesapeake Bay Chart

 

This unique solid pewter tray features an engraved chart fo the Chesapeake Bay with compass rose in a polished finish.  The tray measures approximately 10.5" x 14.5" - 27 x 36 cm.   $109.    ( $11.50 shipping / handling / ins. - foreign postage addnl) 

40.341    Age of Exploration 4-inch Globe w/ stand

 

This fine miniature  reproduction of Didier Robert de Vaugondy's 1745 globe is a stunning recreation of the age of exploration.  Reproduced in great detail the globe captures all of the beauty in its twelve paper gores.  The globe comes with a rosewood stand suspending the globe by a half metal meridian type fixture.  It also is accompanied by two suspension rods.  The first allows the globe to hang from the stand.  By removing the first rod and inserting the second through the holes at the poles it allows the user to hang the globe on a Christmas tree or mobile with the silk ribbon provided.     $23.50   Free Shipping [continental U.S.]  

40.350 Terrestrial Armillary Sphere

 

The map gores (sections of the globe) have been hand applied. Terrestrial globes depict the earth and celestial globes the heavens.  The armillary sphere is a Ptolemaic concept that features the earth as the center of the universe and the radials the planets moving around the earth.  Thus, was the thinking in the time of Ptolemy and astronomy in the 16th century.  This reproduction is an exact model of the original.  The 4- inch globe is mounted on a solid wood stand with an overall height of 13.2".        $49.95   ($10.50 shipping / handling)   

40.352     4 '˝ - inch Terrestrial Globe

 

This beautiful terrestrial globe is set on a solid turned wood base highlighted with a functional compass set in a brass insert.  The twelve paper gores are complimented by the three legged bronze stand which rises to an antique bronze full meridian that supports an antique metal ring capped with a finial. The globe is an ideal desk top gift that captures all the splendor of the 17th century in a modern reproduction of Gerard Mercator's work.      $53.95 ($6.50 shipping / handling)      Free Shipping within U.S.             

40.354 Six-Inch Table Globe with Chrome Base

 

A fine reproduction of a 6" table globe with a chrome meridian and base.  The globe moves freely on its axis with current political boundaries shown.  The globe measures approximately (14.0" x 7.1"  - 35.4 x 17.2 cm).   $23.50    ($11.00 shipping / handling / ins. - foreign postage addnl)           

40.448 18th century 5" Table Globe

 

A fine reproduction of Robert de Vaugondy’s 1748  Globe Terrestre.  The globe sits upon a three-legged elegantly finished rosewood stand.  The globe and stand measure approximately (11.0" x 5".0"  - 27.2 x 14.1 cm).    $48.50 ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins - foreign postage addnl)  

900.23 Tower Table Clock

 

A graceful table size tower clock.  Chrome finished, the clock has Rome Numerals and stands approximately (9.5" - 24 cm , clock face 3.5" - 9 cm) and operating off of a AA battery [included].         $23.50     ($5.70 shipping / handling)  

900.25 Map Storage Box

 

The map box features an 18th century antique world map in full color.  The simulated Burle high gloss laminate provides for a rich finish with fabric lined interior and a brass latch.  Available either in a square or beveled edge.  The box measures approximately (11.5" x7.5" - 29 x 19 cm)    (SOLD OUT)

900.27 Old World Serving Tray (small)

 

This unique serving tray features a full color rendering of Hondius famous world map of 1595.  The raised sides have figure slots to complement the simulated Burle laminate high gloss lacquered surface.  The tray measures approximately ( 15.5" x 9.5" - 39.5 x 23 cm).     $46 ($8.50 shipping / handling) foreign postage addnl.          

900.28 Old World Serving Tray (medium)

 

This unique serving tray features a full color rendering of Homann’s  famous world map of 1720.  The raised sides have figure slots to complement the simulated Burle laminate high gloss lacquered surface.  The tray measures approximately ( 16.7" x 11.0" - 42.5 x 28 cm).    $58   ($8.50 shipping / handling) foreign postage addnl.          

900.29 Old World Serving Tray (large)

 

This unique serving tray features a full color rendering of Homann’s  famous world map of 1720.  The raised sides have figure slots to complement the simulated Burle laminate high gloss lacquered surface.  The tray measures approximately ( 18.5" x 12.5" - 45.5 x 32 cm).   $71   ($9.50 shipping / handling) foreign postage addnl.          

900.40 China Dinnerware Plates of European Countries

 

We are offering china dinnerware plates of selected countries:
1.)  Germany    [ 900.40 A ] 
2.)  France    [ 900.40 B ]
3.)  England   [ 900.40 C ]
4.)  Ireland   [ 900.40 D ]
5.)  Italy   [ 900.40 E ]

Each plate locates the principal cities of the country as well as roads and adjacent smaller nations.  The size of each plate varies; the average diameter is 10 -inches.  The plates contours simulate the actual political boundaries of that county.   When ordering, please specify the country of interest.   $26.95 each    ($5.50 shipping / handling [two or more plates to the same address $9.50 ] - foreign postage addnl)

900.68 Map Coffee Cup / Saucer

 

An interesting 17th century world map adorns the cup and saucer in original map colors, the cup measures 3.4" x 2.0" - (8.5 x 5 cm).       $ 19.95 each    (Free Shipping within Continental U.S.)      

900.68 A/B Old World Map Dinnerware Set

 

A unique dinnerware place setting consisting of a 10" china dinner plate, 5" bread /butter plate, and a coffee cup (bread plate can be used with cup).  The pattern is an 18th century world map in full color complete with longitude and latitude indications around the inner rim of the dinner and bread plates.  $37.95 set   ($10.50 shipping / handling for one or more sets,  up to 3 sets - foreign postage addnl) 

900.70 Decorative Bottle

 

This unusual bottle is decorated with a world political map in full color.  Taken from a European design, the bottle is approximately ( 10" x 9.5" x 2.5" - 24 x 25 x 7 cm) it relates to a old world wine decanter.    $31.   Free Shipping within the U.S.     

900.83 Magnifying Glass with Stand

 

A fine reproduction of a 19th century magnifying 3x glass with matching rosewood turned stand.  Stand has adjustable arm, bronze finish permitting a set position for the glass.  The magnifying glass is approximately 9 'long, weighted stand is 7 '' high.    $89.50   ($6.50 shipping / handling)         

900.90 Classic 1930's Sailing Sloop

 

A sailor's dream, an attractive and well proportioned classic 1930's sailing sloop. She is built of wood with hand sewn sails; easy rigging assembly.  The model sits on a molded finish stand, supported by two brass feet, bronze portholes and good detailing (25" long - 54.5 cm   x 4 ' ' wide - 11.75 cm  x 23 ' " - 59.75 cm high).   $130. ($18.50 shipping / handling)       

901.40 China Plate - Blaeu’s Map of Bermuda

 

The   12" diameter (30 cm) plate is embellished with the title cartouche of Blaeu’s map of 1649 of Bermuda. An ideal gift for the antique map lover.   $38.95    ($8.50 shipping / handling / ins. - foreign postage addnl.)    

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