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Globe Terrestre by J Forest of Paris, C.1890

19th century
Sold 10 June 2026 · Harrington Antiques
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A French 'Globe Terrestre' by the renowned 19th century geographer and map publisher J. Forest of Paris. Scale 1/80,000,000.

In addition to land masses and their borders, the chromolithographed gores show the oceans with their currents, with steamship routes in red with ports of arrival and departure. The globe is mounted on its original ebonised stand with brass acorn finial.

There is an historic repair to the globe near the 'Seychelles' (please see images). Generally, the globe displays well with an attractive 'time-worn' patina throughout and lovely proportions; small enough to sit quietly on a desk, yet large enough to be a statement on a shelf or mantle.

Dimensions:-

Height: 31cm

Diameter of base: 23.25cm

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Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Antique Terrestrial Globe to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Reference Numbers
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SA1204802
Dealers Internal Reference
7978
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Description
A French 'Globe Terrestre' by the renowned 19th century geographer and map publisher J. Forest of Paris. Scale 1/80,000,000.
“
In addition to land masses and their borders, the chromolithographed gores show the oceans with their currents, with steamship routes in red with ports of arrival and departure.
Harrington Antiques

The globe is mounted on its original ebonised stand with brass acorn finial.

fig 1. An antique terrestrial globe with aged paper gores and a turned black wooden base stands against a dark background.
fig 1. Globe Terrestre by J Forest of Paris, C.1890

There is an historic repair to the globe near the 'Seychelles' (please see images). Generally, the globe displays well with an attractive 'time-worn' patina throughout and lovely proportions; small enough to sit quietly on a desk, yet large enough to be a statement on a shelf or mantle.

Dimensions:-

Height: 31cm

Diameter of base: 23.25cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote. 

Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Antique Terrestrial Globe to the 1890s.

Height
31cm (12.20")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1204802
Dealers Internal Ref
7978
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Archive I An antique terrestrial globe with aged paper gores and a turned black wooden base stands against a dark background. SOLD10 JUN 26

Globe Terrestre by J Forest of Paris, C.1890

Archive II An antique terrestrial globe with aged paper gores and a turned black wooden base stands against a dark background. View II
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Archive VIII An antique terrestrial globe with aged paper gores and a turned black wooden base stands against a dark background. View VIII
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An antique terrestrial globe with aged paper gores and a turned black wooden base stands against a dark background.
Globe Terrestre by J Forest Of Paris, c.1890
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An antique terrestrial globe with aged paper gores and a turned black wooden base stands against a dark background.
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  • ObjectDecorative Globes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPaper, Wood, Metal
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned wooden base, Printed paper gores, Calibrated meridian
  • SizeH 31 cm (12 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century terrestrial globes reflect the eras expanding geographical knowledge, colonial exploration, and advancements in lithographic map production, serving both as educational tools and status symbols for educated households.

Traditional globes were typically constructed using paper gores printed with cartographic data applied over a hollow sphere made of plaster, papier-mache, or composition, mounted on turned wooden bases with metallic half-meridian rings.

Authentication involves examining the paper gores for authentic lithographic or engraving print characteristics, verifying historical geopolitical boundaries shown on the map, and checking for natural ageing such as paper yellowing, craquelure, and oxidisation on the metal components.

An antique globe adds intellectual weight and textual interest when placed on a study desk, library bookshelf, or console table, contrasting effectively against minimalist contemporary architecture or complementing traditional dark wood furniture.

To preserve antique globes, keep them away from direct sunlight to prevent paper fading and ink degradation, maintain stable indoor humidity levels to avoid warping the sphere or cracking the paper, and dust gently with a soft, dry cloth.
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