Worboys Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.
It was made by Ludwig Heyman of Leipzig , a well known Globe maker who worked from 1860-1903. This globe can be accurately dated as it shows The Austrian-Hungarian Empire, but not the Suez Canal.
Current Condition
The base has been cleaned oiled and waxed. The globe is in excellent colour and only shows signs of wear in certain places such as Russia (see images). There is some later border over-lining
Dimensions
23.00cm wide 49.00cm high 23.00cm deep (9.06 inches wide 19.29 inches high 9.06 inches deep)
Worboys Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.
Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.
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German 9 Inch Terrestrial Globe (Germany, 1868)
