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1930'S Geographia Globe
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1930'S Geographia Globe

1920 - 1940
Sold 23 December 2025 · Sturmans Antiques
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A superb 1930's Geographia 10" paper mache globe on a turned walnut pedestal and foot in excellent original condition. The 10" paper mache globe in excellent clear and unfaded condition with a rich patina, makers label for Geographia, Fleet Street, London set to the side. The globe revolving in a polished brass axis with degrees plate and finial to the top. Sat on a turned walnut baluster shaped pedestal and foot with broad base to aid stability. Presented in excellent original condition with a deep shine and original patina. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 11" wide x 10" deep x 20" high x 7" diameter at the base.

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
51cm (20.08")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1185260
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 42612
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A superb 1930's Geographia 10" paper mache globe on a turned walnut pedestal and foot in excellent original condition.
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The 10" paper mache globe in excellent clear and unfaded condition with a rich patina, makers label for Geographia, Fleet Street, London set to the side.
Sturmans Antiques

The globe revolving in a polished brass axis with degrees plate and finial to the top. Sat on a turned walnut baluster shaped pedestal and foot with broad base to aid stability. Presented in excellent original condition with a deep shine and original patina. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 11" wide x 10" deep x 20" high x 7" diameter at the base.

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

Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1185260
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 42612
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

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Archive I A vintage terrestrial globe featuring paper gores on a brass meridian arc and a turned wooden pedestal base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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A vintage terrestrial globe featuring paper gores on a brass meridian arc and a turned wooden pedestal base.
1930's Geographia Globe
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A vintage terrestrial globe featuring paper gores on a brass meridian arc and a turned wooden pedestal base.
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  • ObjectGlobes
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialPaper, Wood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned wooden base, Brass half meridian, Printed paper gores, Stepped circular plinth
  • SizeH 51 cm (20 in) x W 28 cm (11 in) x D 25.5 cm (10 in)

Terrestrial globes have been used for centuries as three-dimensional representations of Earth, evolving from hand-painted educational tools to mass-produced cartographic items in the 20th century that reflect the geopolitical boundaries of their time.

Traditional globes typically feature a sphere made from papier-mache or plaster covered with printed paper gores, supported by a wooden or metal meridian ring and mounted on a turned wooden or cast metal base.

Authenticity is determined by examining the cartographic details and geopolitical boundaries depicted, the texture of the paper gores, the manufacturing marks or publisher stamps, and the natural ageing and patina of the materials.

A vintage globe adds academic charm and visual warmth when styled on a bookshelf, study desk, or side table, pairing well with leather furniture, wood finishes, and neutral backgrounds.

Preservation requires keeping the globe away from direct sunlight to prevent paper fading, maintaining stable room humidity, and gently dusting the surface with a soft, dry microfibre cloth without using liquid cleaners.
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