This is a vintage table globe. An English, paper finished world map with chrome meridian, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.

Fascinating mid-century globe with a delightful level of detail
Displays a desirable aged patina throughout
Globe rotates within the chrome half meridian with the Inclination of the Earth’s axis
Detailed waxed paper gores laid upon the spherical globe

Superb level of information, with country names, key cities and shipping routes
Silvered polar calottes at North and South Poles present the time of day in the 24 hour clock
Oval cartouche reads ‘Philips’ Challenge Globe – Scale 1:37,500.000 – Diameter 13.5 Inches’
Standing upon an ebonised base with protective leather pad beneath

This is a delightful vintage globe, replete with a raft of fascinating mid-century information. Perfect for desk display or as a centrepiece. Delivered polished and ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 34cm (13.5”)
Max Depth: 34cm (13.5”)
Max Height: 41.5cm (16.25”)

Decorate an office or a desk with this beautifully preserved antique terrestrial globe. Crafted in France, circa 1870, the terrestrial piece sits on a Napoleon III walnut pedestal base. The brass stem holds the 12″ swivel globe which is signed Ch. Perogot Paris, “Professeur d’Histoire et de Geographie au Lycee Saint Louis”, and drawing by Mouraux. The paper globe with physics, politics and history, rotates on a calibrated brass basket frame with brass meridian circle, horizon ring and hour ring, supported by four brass quadrants. The colorful globe is in very good condition commensurate with age and use, and adorns a rich patinated finish. One meter circumference, scale 1/40000000. Repair done to a small part (see detailed image).
Charles Auguste Perigot (1828-1885) was a French geographer and historian. He attended the Ecole Normale Superieur in Paris in 1850 and at the Aggregation of Letters in 1857. He is the author of precise geographies and Classic atlases which rendered great services to the studies of his time. He is best known for his General Atlas of Ancient Physical and Political Geography, of the Middle Ages and Modern, Paris, F. Tandou, 1865.
Measures: 16″ diameter
22″ height.

Age:
Approx: 20 Years Old

Details:
Claw Capped Feet
Duncan Phyfe Pedestal
Revolving Top

Condition:
Excellent Original Finish & Condition

Size:
17w x 17d x 41.5h
16 inch diameter globe