English Miniature Desk Globe on Ebony Stand, Circa 1930

A charming and highly decorative English miniature desk globe dating to around 1930. Beautifully proportioned, this tactile piece is both an attractive display object and an appealing collector's item.

The globe is crafted from wood, with the natural grain now subtly visible beneath the printed paper gores due to age-related shrinkage of the timber, adding to its authentic period character. The map is traditionally constructed from individually shaped paper segments, carefully hand laid and glued onto the wooden sphere.

Mounted on an elegantly hand-turned solid ebony stand, the globe rotates smoothly on its axis via a metal support rod secured with a solid brass retaining cap and screw. The ebony has developed attractive natural shrinkage to the grain over time, further enhancing its aged patina. The underside of the base is neatly stamped "Real Ebony".

The globe remains in good antique condition, displaying the expected age related wear and patina consistent with its age and use.

English, circa 1930

Dimensions:

Height: 17 cm (6.7 in)

Width: 7 cm (2.8 in)

Depth: 7 cm (2.8 in)

A delightful decorative antique, ideal for a desk, study, library, or cabinet of curiosities, and an excellent addition to any collection of antique globes or scientific instruments.

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

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