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A French (M.vivien) 7 Inch World Globe
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A French (M.vivien) 7 Inch World Globe

1920 - 1940
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A good (globe terrestre) small diameter French world globe. Dating fom pre 1935 as it shows Persia which became Iran in 1935. Some age spotting and marks but remarkably undamaged for its age. Shows good detail and has nice colouring. Rotates freely on its axis which has a brass finial to the top and a shaped brass support to the base. Correct wooden buttons to the axis top and base. Ebonized turned wooden base which shows some signs of long gone woodworm.

The maker is M.Vivien de St Martin Paris and is further marked Libraire de Hachette & Cie 77 Boulevard St Germain.

7'' diameter (18cm) and about 38 cm high.

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Note the items shown in photo 2 are to give an idea of proportion and are for sale seaparately.

Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

The Antique Partnership has dated this French Antique Terrestrial Globe to the 1930s.

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SA1170490
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29004
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A good (globe terrestre) small diameter French world globe. Dating fom pre 1935 as it shows Persia which became Iran in 1935. Some age spotting and marks but remarkably undamaged for its age. Shows good detail and has nice colouring.
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Rotates freely on its axis which has a brass finial to the top and a shaped brass support to the base.
The Antique Partnership

Correct wooden buttons to the axis top and base. Ebonized turned wooden base which shows some signs of long gone woodworm.

fig 1. A small 19th-century French terrestrial globe with green oceans, mounted on a turned ebonised wood stand with brass fittings.
fig 1. A French (M.vivien) 7 Inch World Globe

The maker is M.Vivien de St Martin Paris and is further marked Libraire de Hachette & Cie 77 Boulevard St Germain.

7'' diameter (18cm) and about 38 cm high.

Free UK mainland postage

Overseas buyers please ask for shipping costs before purchasing.

Note the items shown in photo 2 are to give an idea of proportion and are for sale seaparately.

Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

The Antique Partnership has dated this French Antique Terrestrial Globe to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1170490
Dealers Internal Ref
29004
The Antique Partnership
The Antique Partnership
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
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Archive I A small 19th-century French terrestrial globe with green oceans, mounted on a turned ebonised wood stand with brass fittings.

A French (M.vivien) 7 Inch World Globe

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Archive III A small 19th-century French terrestrial globe with green oceans, mounted on a turned ebonised wood stand with brass fittings. View III
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A small 19th-century French terrestrial globe with green oceans, mounted on a turned ebonised wood stand with brass fittings.
A French (M.Vivien) 7 inch world globe
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A small 19th-century French terrestrial globe with green oceans, mounted on a turned ebonised wood stand with brass fittings.
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  • ObjectGlobes
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • Style19th Century French
  • MaterialPaper, Ebonised Wood, Brass
  • ColourGreen, Warm Brown, Black
  • MotifsTurned ebonised baluster stand, Brass axis mount, Hand-coloured printed paper gores
  • SizeH 38 cm (15 in) x W 18 cm (7 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

A French world globe, dating from the 1930 period in a nineteenth-century French style, is constructed from paper, ebonised wood, and brass. The piece exhibits green oceans and warm brown landmasses printed on hand-coloured paper gores, paired with a black ebonised stand and bright brass hardware. Visible details include age spots, woodworm marks on the turned baluster stand, a top brass finial, and rotating axis mounts with wooden buttons. The globe measures 38 cm high, 18 cm wide, and 18 cm deep. Placed on an office desk in a gentleman's library, the piece functions as a decorative accessory and a reference object for display in a study or home workspace.

FAQs

In 19th-century France, terrestrial globes were produced as educational instruments and decorative accessories for private libraries. Cartographers such as M. Vivien created detailed printed gores reflecting contemporary geographical discoveries and political boundaries of the era.

Antique globes typically consist of a hollow sphere made from papier-mache or plaster, covered with hand-coloured printed paper sections known as gores. The sphere is mounted onto a central axis, supported by a turned wooden or cast metal base with brass fixtures.

Authentic globes from the 19th century often display maker cartouches stating the publisher or cartographer name. Natural surface patination, aged paper tone, hand-engraved cartographic lines, and period-specific geographical names help verify age.

A desktop globe serves as an accent piece when placed on a mahogany bookshelf, an executive desk, or a sideboard top. Pair it with leather-bound books and brass desk accessories to create a classic study aesthetic.

Keep the globe away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and direct heat sources to prevent paper fading or warping. Dust gently using a soft, dry brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or abrasive cloths that could damage the printed surface.
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