Jason Clarke Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
This thirteen and a half inch diameter terrestrial globe (globe terrestre) is constructed from a plaster base sphere covered with chromolithographed paper gores showing countries, cities and topographical details.
The tripod base with its lion paw feet and moustachioed faces provide a lovely alternative to the turned wood examples which are more commonly encountered during this period.
Lebegue produced numerous models of globes during the late nineteenth century including those by Bardot and Dubail but sadly the shop in Paris is now inhabited by a kitchen appliance showroom.
The trade label on the globe reads:
"Globe Terrestre
J. Lebegue & Cie
Editeurs, 50 Rue de Lille 30, Paris
Chemin de fer Internationaux
Lignes de navigation a vapeur
Cables sous marines
Plantes Marines."
Some minor historic restoration can be seen within South America
Circa 1880
Jason Clarke Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
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Late Victorian French Terrestrial Globe on Cast Iron Base by J. Lebegue & Cie, Paris
