A celestial globe is a revolving globe which displays the stars, planets and other heavenly bodies. It is an imaginary sphere of gigantic radius, with the earth at its centre. A terestial globe is a spherical model of the Earth that maps out the various continents and oceans. Celestial globes have been made for more than two thousand years. However interesting terrestrial globes could not be made until it was established that the world was round. Production of globes from about 1500 was simplified by the use of gores, pieces of paper of a special shape, which were printed and glued to a sphere, often of papier mache. From the eighteenth century a pair of globes, handsomely mounted, was an essential for every gentleman's library. Pocket globes were very popular in the eighteenth century.

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A large chrome and wood illuminating globe lamp, French, circa…

1950 French Illuminating Globe Lamp by Girardate Barrere

A large chrome and wood illuminating globe lamp, French, circa 1950, signed Girardate Barrere, Paris. 51 cm high

Philips British Empire globe mounted on turned wood stand,…

Early 20th Century Philips Globe on Wood Stand

Philips British Empire globe mounted on turned wood stand, early 20th century

A French globe of the world by Forest on a brass and ebony…

Forest French Globe on Brass Stand (8 words)

A French globe of the world by Forest on a brass and ebony stand 38 cm high

A large table globe - Columbus Bridglobus, German early 20th…

Columbus Globe with Wood Base and Compass (9 words)

A large table globe - Columbus Bridglobus, German early 20th century, wood base with compass. 50 cm high

A large terrestrial table globe by Smith & Sons, England, dated…

1873 Smith & Sons Terrestrial Table Globe, England

A large terrestrial table globe by Smith & Sons, England, dated 1873, overall height with stand approximately 80 cm, approximately 50 cm diameter

A fine lacquered paper and ebonised table globe, French, 19th…

19th Century French Lacquered Globe on Ebonised Table

A fine lacquered paper and ebonised table globe, French, 19th century, signed J Hachette and Cie, Paris. 60 cm high

Unusual globe of the world on an oak stand

Oak Stand Globe: A Unique World View

Unusual globe of the world on an oak stand

Danish globe on wooden base

Danish Globe on Wooden Stand

Danish globe on wooden base

American Milton Bradley 12 inch terrestrial globe on cast metal…

Milton Bradley's 12-inch Globe on Metal Stand (Early 1900s)

American Milton Bradley 12 inch terrestrial globe on cast metal stand, circa early 20th century

A bakelite and chrome globe by Politichia Erdglobus, circa 1930.…

1930s Bakelite Globe by Politichia Erdglobus

A bakelite and chrome globe by Politichia Erdglobus, circa 1930. 28 cm high

A bakelite globe - Rath - Duoglobus?. 42 cm high approximately

Rath Duoglobus Bakelite Globe - 42cm High

A bakelite globe - Rath - Duoglobus?. 42 cm high approximately

World Globe by Philips' Challenge Globe c.1920s. Full of…

Vintage Philips' Challenge Globe with Bakelite Base

World Globe by Philips' Challenge Globe c.1920s. Full of character this vintage piece sits on its original brown bakelite base with inset compass. The surface is crazed & has some minor damage. Great decorator item. 40 cm

Vintage Chad Valley toy globe, approx 20 cm high

Chad Valley Vintage Globe (20cm)

Vintage Chad Valley toy globe, approx 20 cm high

A terrestrial globe with Bakelite base, circa 1930. 42 cm high.

1930 Bakelite Base Terrestrial Globe (42cm)

A terrestrial globe with Bakelite base, circa 1930. 42 cm high.

Japanese world globe on painted metal stand, 48 cm high

Japanese Globe on Metal Stand (48 cm)

Japanese world globe on painted metal stand, 48 cm high

Antique French J. Forest world globe on cast iron tri-footed…

French Antique World Globe on Tri-Footed Stand

Antique French J. Forest world globe on cast iron tri-footed stand, 53 cm high

A rare early 19th century pocket terrestrial globe and…

Early 19th Century Pocket Globe with Celestial Cartography

A rare early 19th century pocket terrestrial globe and travelling case marked 'West. / Bazaar / Soho Square / 1816' with celestial cartography to the concave interior of the case, wear and losses to the case and globe, 7 cm diameter. Provenance: Estate of…

Vintage Replogle globe Chicago USA. on metal and wood stand

Vintage Replogle Globe on Metal and Wood Stand

Vintage Replogle globe Chicago USA. on metal and wood stand

Globe, approx 42 cm high, 30 cm diameter

Large Globe Sculpture

Globe, approx 42 cm high, 30 cm diameter

An Edward Wormley world globe by Dunbar. Height 88 cm. Depth 52…

Dunbar's Edward Wormley World Globe: 88cm x 52cm

An Edward Wormley world globe by Dunbar. Height 88 cm. Depth 52 cm

An Edward Wormley illuminated world globe by Dunbar. Height 88…

Dunbar Illuminated World Globe by Edward Wormley

An Edward Wormley illuminated world globe by Dunbar. Height 88 cm. Depth 52 cm

A revolving terrestrial globe on an ebonised stand, French,…

French Terrestrial Globe on Ebonised Stand, 1900

A revolving terrestrial globe on an ebonised stand, French, circa 1900. 46 cm high, 26 cm diameter

A Philips Challenge terrestrial globe by George Philip & Son,…

1930 Philips Challenge Terrestrial Globe

A Philips Challenge terrestrial globe by George Philip & Son, Fleet Street London, circa 1930. 32 cm high, globe diameter 25.5 cm

A brass and compass set globe

Brass Compass Globe Set

A brass and compass set globe

Waterford Crystal globe of the world hand cut & engraved, on…

Hand-Cut Waterford Crystal World Globe on Engraved Base

Waterford Crystal globe of the world hand cut & engraved, on attached shaped engraved crystal base tilted on its axis, acid stamped 'Waterford' to the base. Height 28 cm

Globe of the world, approx 57 cm high

World Globe: 57cm Height

Globe of the world, approx 57 cm high

Globe of the world on stand

World Globe on Stand

Globe of the world on stand

Vintage globe of the world with Bakelite base, approx 43 cm high

Vintage Globe on Bakelite Base - 43cm Height

Vintage globe of the world with Bakelite base, approx 43 cm high

An Indian embossed and engraved brass library globe on stand,…

Embossed Brass Library Globe on Stand

An Indian embossed and engraved brass library globe on stand, the globe within a calibrated circular surround, above twist turned and carved supports and a platform base, 100 cm diameter x 118 cm high

A Newton's terrestrial globe housed within a semi circular…

Newton's Globe on Brass Radius and Rosewood Base

A Newton's terrestrial globe housed within a semi circular brass radius on a rosewood concave platform base, 29 cm diameter x 49 cm high

A contemporary terrestrial globe with a callibrated nickel arm,…

Calibrated Nickel Arm Globe - 31cm Diameter

A contemporary terrestrial globe with a callibrated nickel arm, 31 cm diameter

Pair Cox's miniature globes of the world 1838, 2nd edition…

Cox's Miniature Globes 1838 (2nd Ed.) with Damage

Pair Cox's miniature globes of the world 1838, 2nd edition (some damage)

A terrestrial globe, Art-Deco period with a brown timber stand.…

Art-Deco Terrestrial Globe on Timber Stand

A terrestrial globe, Art-Deco period with a brown timber stand. 57 cm high

Vintage wooden globe of the world, European c.1920

1920 European Wooden World Globe

Vintage wooden globe of the world, European c.1920

A small ivory world globe, the ivory ball with incised and…

Ivory Globe on Hardwood Stand

A small ivory world globe, the ivory ball with incised and black stained detail held in brass pinned bezel on turned hardwood stand, old repair to base. Diameter of globe 5 cm

World globe with teak base

Teak-based World Globe

World globe with teak base

A 16 inch diameter world globe on a stand by Replogle, later…

Replogle Globe on Antique Stand

A 16 inch diameter world globe on a stand by Replogle, later 20th century, American made, the brass mounted globe in muted antique colours upon a ribbed and knopped timber tripod stand. Height 97 cm

Antique globe on stand 42 cm high

42cm Antique Globe on Stand

Antique globe on stand 42 cm high

Vintage world globe Replogle globe,inc. made in the USA. 12…

Vintage USA-Made 12" World Globe by Replogle

Vintage world globe Replogle globe,inc. made in the USA. 12 inch diameter

A 'Philips'Slate Surface Globe'with 32 Fleet Street London…

A 'Philips'Slate Surface Globe'with 32 Fleet Street London address, 20th century. 54 cm high

A terrestrial globe of the world by 'Georama Limited'of London.…

London-made 60 cm Terrestrial Globe by Georama Limited

A terrestrial globe of the world by 'Georama Limited'of London. 60 cm high

A 1970's globe map

Vintage 1970's Globe Map

A 1970's globe map

A small globe, early 20th century, 33 cm high

Early 20th Century Small Globe - 33 cm High

A small globe, early 20th century, 33 cm high

A terrestrial globe of the world on mahogany stand, early 19th…

Early 19th Century Terrestrial Globe on Mahogany Stand

A terrestrial globe of the world on mahogany stand, early 19th century, 110 cm high, 45 cm diameter,

Vintage American globe of the world

Vintage American World Globe

Vintage American globe of the world

A world globe inlaid with semi-precious Gemstones on a three…

Gemstone Globe on Three-Legged Stand

A world globe inlaid with semi-precious Gemstones on a three Legged stand, height 94 cm

Large globe with inlaid lapis, turquoise, jasper etc precious…

Exquisite Gemstone Globe

Large globe with inlaid lapis, turquoise, jasper etc precious and semi precious stones, approx 50 cm high, 45 cm Dia

A globe of the world, a small globe set in a brass stand and…

Semiprecious Globe on Brass Stand

A globe of the world, a small globe set in a brass stand and blue resin base and set with semi-precious stones and shell to delineate the countries, height 19.5 cm

A timber & brass world globe on tripod stand, height 38 cm

Timber & Brass Globe on Tripod Stand (38cm)

A timber & brass world globe on tripod stand, height 38 cm

A globe mounted on circular glass stand by Smith and Son Ltd.,…

Smith & Son's Globe on Glass Stand with Patent

A globe mounted on circular glass stand by Smith and Son Ltd., 19th century, inscribed Patent 19460 the Empire Clock, 20 cm high

A large terrestrial globe by E.Dubail on an ebonised base,…

19th Century French Terrestrial Globe on Ebonised Base

A large terrestrial globe by E.Dubail on an ebonised base, French, 19th century edited by E. Berthaux, Paris, 75 cm high approximately 40 cm diameter approximately

A fine C.S Hammond & Co New York terrestrial globe on stand,…

Art Nouveau Globe on Tripod Base

A fine C.S Hammond & Co New York terrestrial globe on stand, early 20th century, the eighteen inch floor globe with paper gores over probably plaster, with a paper clad timber horizontal ring with measures, month and astrological markings, a cast bronze…

An 18-Inch (46 cm) English Library Globe by T.M. Bardin, circa…

18-Inch English Library Globe by T.M. Bardin (1836)

An 18-Inch (46 cm) English Library Globe by T.M. Bardin, circa 1836, the cartouche inscribed 'To the Rt Honorable Sir Joseph Banks, Bart. K.B. President of the Royal Society...., The inscription continues 'This New British Terrestrial Globe [...] Is…

A pair of terrestrial & celestial globes on stands, J & W…

19th Century Newton Globes on Mahogany Stands

A pair of terrestrial & celestial globes on stands, J & W Newton, 19th century, on mahogany stands with ring-turned baluster columns and splayed tripod bases ending in turned feet, 98 x 58 cm diameter (each)

Art deco era world globe, on bakelite stand, 'Phillips…

Art Deco World Globe on Bakelite Stand

Art deco era world globe, on bakelite stand, 'Phillips Challenge World Globe', London Geographic Institute, 44 cm high

A pair of 12 inch Terrestrial & Celestial library globes,…

1865 English Terrestrial & Celestial Library Globes on Mahogany Stands

A pair of 12 inch Terrestrial & Celestial library globes, English, circa 1865, bearing to the the cartouche 'Cruchley's late Cary's Terrestrial & and Celestial from the most recent authorities exhibiting the latest discoveries towards the North Pole and…

19th century German terrestrial table globe published by J G…

19th Century German Terrestrial Table Globe

19th century German terrestrial table globe published by J G Klinger, Nurnberg and constructed by J a Buhle surmounted by brass scale in octagonal frame with four arched supports on octagonal column and base (later), 22 cm diameter

Pair of William IV Cary's 15 inch terrestrial & celestial…

Pair of William IV Cary's Library Globes, 1830-1837

Pair of William IV Cary's 15 inch terrestrial & celestial library globes each surmounted by brass scale in a circular mahogany stand with four arched supports, ring turned column, tripod scroll legs, one joined by compass (one lacking compass), dated 1830…

World globe on spinning axis, Globe of the Earth with all…

Spinning Globe on Chrome Stand - 45cm Height

World globe on spinning axis, Globe of the Earth with all countries depicted, on spinning axis within a chrome stand. Height 45 cm

A globe on stand, 21 cm high

21 cm Globe on Stand

A globe on stand, 21 cm high

A large world globe, mounted in a Neatly veneered wooden stand

Veneered Globe on Stand

A large world globe, mounted in a Neatly veneered wooden stand

A unique French Art Deco globe, circa 1910. 55 cm high, 30 cm…

French Art Deco Globe - Circa 1910

A unique French Art Deco globe, circa 1910. 55 cm high, 30 cm diameter

Cary's terrestrial globe on stand, 1836

Cary's 1836 Terrestrial Globe on Stand

Cary's terrestrial globe on stand, 1836

A terrestial globe on chrome and wooden stand, by Michard,…

Michard's Terrestrial Globe on Chrome and Wood Stand (1950)

A terrestial globe on chrome and wooden stand, by Michard, Paris, French circa 1950

An Enormous Illuminated world globe on pedestal

Gigantic Illuminated Globe on Pedestal

An Enormous Illuminated world globe on pedestal

Philips British Empire Globe' on turned ebonised stand, crica…

1920 Philips British Empire Globe on Ebonised Stand

Philips British Empire Globe' on turned ebonised stand, crica 1920, 35 cm high, 19 cm diameter

Philips 10 Inch Challenge Globe' with chrome fittings on black…

1920 Philips Chrome Globe on Bakelite Stand

Philips 10 Inch Challenge Globe' with chrome fittings on black bakelite stand, circa 1920, 31 cm high, 26 cm diameter

Aard-Globe' by Wagner & Debes of Leipzig, early 20th century,…

Wagner & Debes' Aard-Globe

Aard-Globe' by Wagner & Debes of Leipzig, early 20th century, 40 cm high, 30 cm diameter

Philips 13½ Inch Terrestrial Globe' on black bakelite stand,…

1920 Philips Terrestrial Globe on Bakelite Stand

Philips 13½ Inch Terrestrial Globe' on black bakelite stand, circa 1920, 44 cm high, 35 cm diameter

A Russian navy celestial globe in case, circa 1930, the case 26…

1930 Russian Navy Celestial Globe in Case

A Russian navy celestial globe in case, circa 1930, the case 26 cm high, 24 cm wide, 25 cm deep

A 'Philips 6 Inch Celestial Globe' and 'Philips 6 Inch…

Pair of Philips Globes on Wooden Stands

A 'Philips 6 Inch Celestial Globe' and 'Philips 6 Inch Terrestriall Globe' on turned wooden stands, early 20th century, 25 cm high, 15 cm diameter

A Philips' Challenge Globe on turned wooden standard base…

Philips Challenge Globe on Wooden Base, 20th Century

A Philips' Challenge Globe on turned wooden standard base (unassociated), early 20th century, 89 cm high, 34 cm diameter. Provenance: The Rodney Pemberton Collection

Around The World Canadian Pacific Route' an impressive world…

19th Century Canadian Pacific Route Globe on Cast Iron Base

Around The World Canadian Pacific Route' an impressive world globe on painted cast iron base, 19th century, 73 cm high, 48 cm diameter

Philips 12 Inch Popular Celestial Globe' with brass mounts on…

Antique Philips Celestial Globe on Bakelite Base

Philips 12 Inch Popular Celestial Globe' with brass mounts on bakelite base, circa 1920, 40 cm high, 30 cm diameter

Philips 12 Inch Terrestrial Globe' with brass fittings on…

Antique Philips Terrestrial Globe with Brass Fittings

Philips 12 Inch Terrestrial Globe' with brass fittings on ebonised turned wooden base, circa 1920, 45 cm high, 30 cm diameter

A Replogle world Classic globe on stand. Height 41 cm.

Replogle World Classic Globe on Stand (41cm)

A Replogle world Classic globe on stand. Height 41 cm.

A pair of 12 inch terrestrial & celestial library globes,…

Antique 12 inch Terrestrial & Celestial Library Globes (1865)

A pair of 12 inch terrestrial & celestial library globes, English, circa 1865 bearing to the cartouche 'Cruchley's late Cary's terrestrial & and celestial from the most recent authorities exhibiting the latest discoveries towards the north pole and the…

A globe by Antonio Vallardi Milano Eidtore, Italian. C. 1930,…

1930 Italian Globe by Antonio Vallardi Milano

A globe by Antonio Vallardi Milano Eidtore, Italian. C. 1930, height 90 cm, depth 40 cm

A 19th century globe of the world 55 cm high, 34 cm diameter

Antique 19th Century World Globe

A 19th century globe of the world 55 cm high, 34 cm diameter

Mappe Monde Ou Description du globe Terrestre; Paris, circa…

1755 Paris World Map

Mappe Monde Ou Description du globe Terrestre; Paris, circa 1755; 29.5 cm x 18 cm

'The Scavs at the Globe', 11th ? 29th April (1978), a band…

The Scavs at the Globe Poster

'The Scavs at the Globe', 11th ? 29th April (1978), a band poster. Unframed. 42 x 28 cm.

A pair of Georgian globe stands, turned and carved mahogany,…

Georgian Mahogany Globe Stands with Glass Tops

A pair of Georgian globe stands, turned and carved mahogany, English, circa 1800, with later glass tops to convert to occasional tables, 45 cm high

Two reproduction powder horns, miniature globe, boxes and…

Reproduction Powder Horns and Miniature Globe Set

Two reproduction powder horns, miniature globe, boxes and picture, late 20th century, the horns 32 cm long

Antique small lunar globe, made by Smith & Son 172 strand…

Antique Lunar Globe by Smith & Son

Antique small lunar globe, made by Smith & Son 172 strand London, lithographed plaster and turned mahogany, globe damaged, height: 18 cm

A Philip's '9 inch' terrestrial globe on stand with a brass…

Philips 9" Terrestrial Globe with Brass Axis and Shipping Routes

A Philip's '9 inch' terrestrial globe on stand with a brass axis, the globe stamped 'Philips 9 inch terrestrial globe. Warm currents red, cold currents blue. Principal Shipping routes with distances in nautical Miles.. 4520... London Geographical…

A world globe on a timber stand

Timber Stand Globe

A world globe on a timber stand

Samuel Sabine Edkins and Son twelve inch British celestial…

1820 British Celestial Globe on Mahogany Stand

Samuel Sabine Edkins and Son twelve inch British celestial globe, c. 1820, made of twelve copper engraved paper gores, the sphere is mounted in a brass meridian ring graduated in four quadrants, paper horizon plate laid down on wood with engraved Zodiacal…

An uncommon Husun Star Globe reel, by H. Hughes & Son Ltd, c.…

Husun Star Globe Reel for Celestial Navigation

An uncommon Husun Star Globe reel, by H. Hughes & Son Ltd, c.1920 for celestial navigation, the 7 inch ivory coloured globe held in a mahogany case within a brass horizon scale, meridian and horizon ring. 26.5 cm x 26.5 cm x 27.5 cm.

Replogle 12' globe of the world with world atlas base, circa…

1960 Replogle World Globe with Atlas Base

Replogle 12' globe of the world with world atlas base, circa 1960

Hammonds 9' terrestrial globe, circa 1920,

1920 Hammonds 9' Terrestrial Globe

Hammonds 9' terrestrial globe, circa 1920,

Replogle 12' Starlight globe on chrome base, circa 1940s,

1940s Replogle Starlight Globe on Chrome Base

Replogle 12' Starlight globe on chrome base, circa 1940s,

Crams universal 10½' world globe on a tin base,

Cram's 10½' Globe on Tin Base: Universal Atlas

Crams universal 10½' world globe on a tin base,

A 9' terrestrial globe on metal base, mid 20th century

Mid-century metal base 9' terrestrial globe

A 9' terrestrial globe on metal base, mid 20th century

Early Phillips Terrestrial Globe on stand with details of…

Phillips Globe with Steamship Routes

Early Phillips Terrestrial Globe on stand with details of principal steamship routes, and distances measured in nautical miles, (some discolouration), on a cast iron foliate base, height 50 cm.

A world globe on stand, height 42 cm

42cm Globe on Stand

A world globe on stand, height 42 cm