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8" Geographia Globe
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8" Geographia Globe

1920 - 1940
Sold 20 September 2025 · Sturmans Antiques
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Description

A 1930's Geographia 8" paper mache globe on turned ebonised timber foot in superb original condition. Broad turned foot and column above in original ebonised finish. Polished brass crescent shaped axis above the column supporting the 8" paper mache globe. The globe in excellent clear condition revolves in the axis and bears the makers label for Geographia, Fleet Street, London. Presented in excellent original condition with a deep shine and original patina to the globe. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 15.5" high x 6" diameter at the base x 8.5" maximum width.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £27.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
39.5cm (15.55")
Width
21.5cm (8.46")
Depth
20.5cm (8.07")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Vintage Desktop Globe to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1161913
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 41177
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Description
A 1930's Geographia 8" paper mache globe on turned ebonised timber foot in superb original condition. Broad turned foot and column above in original ebonised finish. Polished brass crescent shaped axis above the column supporting the 8" paper mache globe.
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The globe in excellent clear condition revolves in the axis and bears the makers label for Geographia, Fleet Street, London.
Sturmans Antiques

Presented in excellent original condition with a deep shine and original patina to the globe. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 15.5" high x 6" diameter at the base x 8.5" maximum width.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £27.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Height
39.5cm (15.55")
Width
21.5cm (8.46")
Depth
20.5cm (8.07")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Vintage Desktop Globe to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1161913
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 41177
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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Trade Associations

Sturmans Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An 8-inch vintage Geographia globe featuring a tan printed map sphere mounted on a brass half-meridian and a turned black wooden base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An 8-inch vintage Geographia globe featuring a tan printed map sphere mounted on a brass half-meridian and a turned black wooden base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

8" Geographia Globe

Archive II An 8-inch vintage Geographia globe featuring a tan printed map sphere mounted on a brass half-meridian and a turned black wooden base. View II
Archive III An 8-inch vintage Geographia globe featuring a tan printed map sphere mounted on a brass half-meridian and a turned black wooden base. View III
Archive IV An 8-inch vintage Geographia globe featuring a tan printed map sphere mounted on a brass half-meridian and a turned black wooden base. View IV
Archive V An 8-inch vintage Geographia globe featuring a tan printed map sphere mounted on a brass half-meridian and a turned black wooden base. View V
Archive VI An 8-inch vintage Geographia globe featuring a tan printed map sphere mounted on a brass half-meridian and a turned black wooden base. View VI
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Sturmans Antiques
Telephone 01969 667742 or 07572 889651
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Hawes
North Yorkshire
DL8 3QW
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/sturmansantiques
Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 180
Items Sold 10,946
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An 8-inch vintage Geographia globe featuring a tan printed map sphere mounted on a brass half-meridian and a turned black wooden base.
8" Geographia Globe
Ref: SA1161913
An 8-inch vintage Geographia globe featuring a tan printed map sphere mounted on a brass half-meridian and a turned black wooden base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleMid-Century Modern
  • MaterialPaper, brass, wood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPrinted map gores, Turned wooden base, Brass half-meridian, Stepped pedestal
  • SizeH 39.5 cm (16 in) x W 21.5 cm (8 in) x D 20.5 cm (8 in)

FAQs

Vintage globes serve as both educational tools and decorative artefacts, reflecting the geopolitical boundaries and cartographic styles of their specific manufacturing era.

Traditional globes typically feature a sphere made from compressed paper pulp or plaster covered in printed paper gores, supported by brass, cast iron, or wooden mountings and bases.

Age is primarily determined by examining the printed geopolitical borders, country names, colonial territories, and cartographic publishing marks, alongside the materials used for the stand and axis.

A globe adds a scholarly element when placed on an office desk, library bookshelf, or mantelpiece, complementing both traditional study spaces and eclectic modern rooms.

Globes should be kept out of direct sunlight to prevent fading of the paper and ink, and cleaned only with a dry, soft microfibre cloth to avoid damaging the delicate surface.
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