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Antique French Terrestre Globe Lebegue & Cie Dated 1880
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Antique French Terrestre Globe Lebegue & Cie Dated 1880

19th century
For Sale by Regent Antiques
Description

A French Library Globe on a decorative cast iron base by the leading Paris Globe Publishers, J. Lebegue & Cie, circa 1880 in date.

The patented globe was published (globe terrestre) and is constructed from a plaster base sphere covered with chromolithographed paper gores showing countries, cities and topographical details.

Further detail relating to international rail routes, shipping lines and undersea telegraphic cables on a tripod base.

Origins:

Founded originally in Brussels by Alphonse Lebègue in 1814, the firm expanded to Paris around 1850 as J. Lebègue & Cie located at 30 Rue de Lille,

Add some worldly knowledge to your home with this amazing and highly decorative globe.

Condition:

In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 38 cm x Width 21 cm x Depth 21 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 1 foot, 3 inches x Width 8 inches x Depth 8 inches

A physical and political library globe is a 2-in-1 educational tool that displays both the natural, physical features of the Earth (mountains, rivers, oceans) and the human-created political boundaries (countries, cities) on a single, rotating sphere. These globes use a combination of colours, symbols, and labels to represent both types of information, providing a comprehensive overview of the Earth's geography for learning and reference.

Our reference: A5391

Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Antique French Terrestrial Globe to the 1880s.

Independent Date Check ID 09639855
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 130-155 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Publisher's cartouche for J. Lebègue & Cie, Paris: firm working at this address.
Brass semi-meridian ring with stamped degree markings: typical late Victorian mounting.
Aged varnish with fine surface checking: natural drying over many decades.
Political borders showing the Chinese Empire: cartography of the late nineteenth century.
Paper gores applied over a plaster sphere: standard construction method of the era.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1234265
Dealers Internal Reference
A5391
Description
A French Library Globe on a decorative cast iron base by the leading Paris Globe Publishers, J. Lebegue & Cie, circa 1880 in date.
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The patented globe was published (globe terrestre) and is constructed from a plaster base sphere covered with chromolithographed paper gores showing countries, cities and topographical details.
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fig 1. An antique 1880 French terrestrial globe mounted on a brass half-meridian ring and a decorative cast metal tripod base.
fig 1. Antique French Terrestre Globe Lebegue & Cie Dated 1880

Further detail relating to international rail routes, shipping lines and undersea telegraphic cables on a tripod base.

Origins:

Founded originally in Brussels by Alphonse Lebègue in 1814, the firm expanded to Paris around 1850 as J. Lebègue & Cie located at 30 Rue de Lille,

fig 2. An antique 1880 French terrestrial globe mounted on a brass half-meridian ring and a decorative cast metal tripod base.
fig 2. Antique French Terrestre Globe Lebegue & Cie Dated 1880

Add some worldly knowledge to your home with this amazing and highly decorative globe.

Condition:

In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 38 cm x Width 21 cm x Depth 21 cm

fig 3. An antique 1880 French terrestrial globe mounted on a brass half-meridian ring and a decorative cast metal tripod base.
fig 3. Antique French Terrestre Globe Lebegue & Cie Dated 1880

Dimensions in inches:

Height 1 foot, 3 inches x Width 8 inches x Depth 8 inches

A physical and political library globe is a 2-in-1 educational tool that displays both the natural, physical features of the Earth (mountains, rivers, oceans) and the human-created political boundaries (countries, cities) on a single, rotating sphere. These globes use a combination of colours, symbols, and labels to represent both types of information, providing a comprehensive overview of the Earth's geography for learning and reference.

Our reference: A5391

Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Antique French Terrestrial Globe to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 09639855
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 130-155 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Publisher's cartouche for J. Lebègue & Cie, Paris: firm working at this address.
Brass semi-meridian ring with stamped degree markings: typical late Victorian mounting.
Aged varnish with fine surface checking: natural drying over many decades.
Political borders showing the Chinese Empire: cartography of the late nineteenth century.
Paper gores applied over a plaster sphere: standard construction method of the era.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234265
Dealers Internal Ref
A5391
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Archive I An antique 1880 French terrestrial globe mounted on a brass half-meridian ring and a decorative cast metal tripod base.

Antique French Terrestre Globe Lebegue & Cie Dated 1880

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An antique 1880 French terrestrial globe mounted on a brass half-meridian ring and a decorative cast metal tripod base.
Antique French Terrestre Globe Lebegue & Cie Dated 1880
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  • ObjectTerrestrial Globes
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century French
  • MaterialBrass, Paper, Cast Iron
  • ColourAged Yellow, Brass
  • MotifsTripod base, Brass meridian arc, Acanthus relief details, French cartography text
  • SizeH 38 cm (15 in) x W 21 cm (8 in) x D 21 cm (8 in)

This nineteenth century French terrestrial globe by J. Lebègue & Cie, dated 1880, is an educational library instrument constructed from a plaster sphere covered with chromolithographed paper gores in aged yellow tones. The spherical globe displays international rail routes, shipping lines, undersea telegraphic cables, countries, cities, and topographical details in French cartography text. It is mounted within a brass half-meridian arc featuring a finial at the top, supported by a turned column above a decorative cast iron tripod base embellished with acanthus leaf relief details and curved feet. The piece measures 38 cm high, 21 cm wide, and 21 cm deep. It functions as a desk accessory placed on an office desk or library table in a study, home office, or reading room for geographical reference.

FAQs

A terrestrial globe from 19th-century France is a spherical scale model of the Earth produced for educational, navigational, or decorative purposes. Makers such as Lebegue & Cie created printed papier-mache or plaster globes mounted on metal stands to illustrate contemporary geographical knowledge.

Desk globes from the late 19th century typically feature printed paper map gores applied over a plaster or papier-mache sphere. The sphere is supported by a calibrated brass meridian arc and mounted on a cast iron or brass tripod base.

Authentic 19th-century globes feature a printed cartouche detailing the publisher name and publication date. Examining the geopolitical borders, such as historical colonial names or former territorial boundaries, helps confirm the age and authenticity.

An antique desk globe serves as a focal point when placed on an executive office desk, bookshelf, or sideboard. Pair it with dark timber, leather-bound books, or modern minimalist decor to create visual contrast and texture.

Display the globe away from direct sunlight and moisture to prevent paper discolouration, fading, and warping. Clean metal components gently with a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh liquid cleaners on the printed paper surface.
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