(Email us: map_help@maps-charts.com   or call toll free 1-888-513-MAPS)

Click on the desired section below                                                    March, 2010

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.

Page 1 of 1

(Click on the Globe image to view full screen)                                                           

(Click on the section you wish to view)

Antique Globes

Globe Reproductions

Antique Globes

40.118 Columbus Schlergiobus 3.5 - inch Globe, c1939, by Columbus Verlag Paul Oestergaard, Berlin

 

The 3.5 inch terrestrial globe is mounted on a wood base and stands 8 inches high.  A chrome half meridian hold the globe in place from the baluster stand.   The globe is in German with light aqua ocean tent, land regions in light tan with country and political boundaries in alternating shades of light green and tan.  Scale 1:115 Mil.  The original dealer tag (J. G. Hambrock, Burobedarf, Hamburg)  is in place on the bottom of the stand.  Columbus Verlag Paul Oestergaard is a major German globe maker, founded in 1905 by Paul Oestergaard, Berlin.  The globe is rated Excellent (see our rating criteria on the Home Page) with no apparent flaws.    $820.  ($15. Shipping / handling / ins.)  FedEx charges apply outside U.S. 

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.   $189 ($23.50 shipping / handling / ins - foreign postage addnl.)   

(Click on the section you wish to view)

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 Vaugondy Pocket Globe

An accurate reproduction of Robert de Vaugondy’s pocket globe.  Vaugondy presented the globe to King Louis XV.  It depicts the routes of contemporary explorers and is a fine example of this 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 Vaugondy.     $14.95  (includes free shipping within the continental U.S.)   OUT-OF-STOCK

40.330     Atlas 12-inch Globe , by Replogle, Broadview, Illinois      
 
 

According to Greek mythology, the god Zeus condemned the titan Atlas to forever carry the world on his shoulders.  In this handsome reproduction, the globe is detailed with a bronze Atlas and a lovely patina finish on the globes full  raised relief surface, complete with a metal meridian.  For the practical individual the globe will never become obsolete do to the political boundaries.  If boundaries change, Replogle will replace the globe with a current unit.      $129.95   ($26.50 shipping / handling / ins. - via FedEx)    

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 a (Blue Lapis) 40.339 b (Mother-of-Pearl) Gemstone Desk Top Globe w/ clock

Offered are two desk top globes.  The 5-inch globes are available in either Blue Lapis or Mother-of-Pearl oceans.  Each sits on a solid wood base that features a ½ “ quartz clock in the base.  Gemstone Globes are all assembles by hand with over 50 hours required for each globe that contains numerous semi-precious stones that make up the worlds continent.    $47.95 ea    ($8.50 shipping)         


40.339 a (Blue Lapis)

40.339 b (Mother-of-Pearl)   SOLD OUT

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.]  

40.352     4 ½ - 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.             

40.350 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)   

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)    New item

900.51 Armillary Sphere

 

Polished aluminum the sphere is approximately 16 - inches high by 9.5 - inches wide.  It rotates freely in its stand providing the location of the continents and grid.  A very decorative piece.   $129.95   (Shipping via FedEx) 

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).       $ 17.95 each    (Free Shipping within Continental U.S.)        New Item

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 ½” high.    $52.95 ($6.50 shipping / handling)          Out-of-Stock  

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 ½ “ wide - 11.75 cm  x 23 ½ " - 59.75 cm high).   $79.95 ($10.50 shipping / handling)        Out-of-Stock  

900.94 Travel Agents Desk Top Model

 

During the golden age of flight when you visited your travel agent in the 1950's chance are you saw sitting on their desk this replica of a Super Constellation mounted above a globe base.  The “Connie” as it was called and the flagship of TWA,  is made of polished aluminum and measures (8.25" x 10.5" x 6.75").  An ideal gift for those that love travel and aircraft history.        $51.95     Free shipping within the United States

900.95 Art Nouveau Sailor

 

This finely detailed heavy polymer stylized sailor holds a 2 ½ “ globe in his hands, encircled with a small wire chain and fab weight.  Hand painted, the sailor stands (15 3/4 “ - 39.7 cm high) standing on a solid base.      $28.50    ($10.50 shipping )      

900.98 Brass Sundial w/Marble Base

 

A beautiful bookend design brass sundial with a solid marble base weighing 4 lbs..  The sundial stands 7" high and the base is 4" wide.     $26 each             ($5.50 shipping / handling)    

Please click here to see our Prints - Books - Photographs Section for books on globes

Page 1 of 1

 

(Email us: map_help@maps-charts.com or call toll free 1-888-513-MAPS)

Home ] Age of Exploration ] Age of Exploration 2 ] Age of Exploration 3 ] Americas ] Americas 2 ] Asia-Australia ] Civil War ] Civil War 2 ] Civil War 3 ] Europe ] Europe 2 ] Europe 3 ] [ Globes & Map Gifts ] Maps of War ] Maps of War 2 ] Mapping Instruments ] Middle East & Africa Maps ] Braun & Hogenberg ] Political Cartoon Maps ] Rare Prints, Books & Catalogs ] Rare Prints & Books 2 ] Rare Prints & Books 3 ] World ] Original Art by Whistler ] Whistler Prints 2 ] Whistler Prints 3 ] Whistler Prints 4 ] Retail Outlet ] Currency Converter ] How to Purchase ] Hot Links ]

 
Web Design and Hosting By: EKDesigns.com Your are Visitor
Hit Counter

Cartographic Associates, LLC © 2010 All Rights Reserved