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 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)

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 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…

A fine Georgian terrestrial globe and stand with brass meridian…

Georgian Terrestrial Globe with Stand and Brass Meridian

A fine Georgian terrestrial globe and stand with brass meridian and engraved paper horizon band and paper horizon, the cartouche reading 'Cary's new terrestrial globe, drawn from the most recent Geographical works. Shewing the whole of the new Discoveries…

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…

Regency pedestal celestial globe by John Cary, c.1818, the…

Regency Celestial Globe on Pedestal Stand

Regency pedestal celestial globe by John Cary, c.1818, the globe set with the stars and nebulae contained in the catalogues of Wollaston, Herschel, Bode, Piazza, Zach & C. Calculated to year 1820, the sphere made from twelve engraved gores, with…

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…

A pair of 19th century Maley's table top globes, both 12 inch…

19th Century Maley's Table Top Globes with Mahogany Stands

A pair of 19th century Maley's table top globes, both 12 inch diameter, the terrestrial globe dated 1853 and the celestial globe dated 1860, both labeled and surmounted by brass polar hour circle, and within calibrated full brass meridian, the horizon…

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…

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

Art Nouveau Globe on Tripod Stand

A 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…

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…

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…

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,

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

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

Cary's terrestrial globe on stand, 1836

Cary's 1836 Terrestrial Globe on Stand

Cary's terrestrial globe on stand, 1836

A star globe Kevin & Hughes Ltd Epoch 1975, celestial globe in…

Vintage Star Globe by Kevin & Hughes Ltd, Epoch 1975

A star globe Kevin & Hughes Ltd Epoch 1975, celestial globe in timber casing, printed by George Philip & Sons Ltd, brass fittings, 26.5 x 26.5 x 28 cm

T.M. Bardin, new 12' British celestial globe on stand, mid 19th…

T.M. Bardin, new 12' British celestial globe on stand, mid 19th century, 44 cm high overall

Denoyer Geppert Co. 16 inch celestial globe, circa 1920s, 63 cm…

Vintage 16" Celestial Globe (1920s)

Denoyer Geppert Co. 16 inch celestial globe, circa 1920s, 63 cm high

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

A 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 impressive George Philip & Son Ltd with Georama Ltd large…

An impressive George Philip & Son Ltd with Georama Ltd large 30" terrestrial library globe, the globe made up of colour printed paper gores over and vulcanite base. Metal meridian circle, mounted in a mahogany octagonal frame with four turned legs and…

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 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 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

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

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)

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

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

W. & A. K. Johnston 12 inch globe on stand, circa 1888, 44 cm…

1888 W. & A. K. Johnston 12" Globe on Stand

W. & A. K. Johnston 12 inch globe on stand, circa 1888, 44 cm high including stand

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

Globe on ebonised stand, circa 1900 a vintage Philips 'Politisk…

Antique Globe on Ebonised Stand, Circa 1900

Globe on ebonised stand, circa 1900 a vintage Philips 'Politisk Globus' globe, circa 1900, on a later ebonised stand, 50 cm high

A French terrestrial globe on carved oak tripod base by J.…

French Globe on Oak Tripod Base by J. Forest, Paris

A French terrestrial globe on carved oak tripod base by J. Forest, Paris, 60 cm high

Geographia 8 inch celestial globe with semi-meridian in brass,…

Early 20th Century Celestial Globe on Wooden Stand

Geographia 8 inch celestial globe with semi-meridian in brass, on an ebonized wooden base, early 20th century, 37 cm high including stand.

Malby's 6 inch celestial globe on original turned timber stand,…

1850 Malby 6 Inch Celestial Globe on Turned Timber Stand

Malby's 6 inch celestial globe on original turned timber stand, circa 1850, 25 cm high overall

Malby's Terrestrial 10 1/2 Inch Globe, circa 1889, 41 cm high

Malby's 10.5 Inch Terrestrial Globe, 1889

Malby's Terrestrial 10 1/2 Inch Globe, circa 1889, 41 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

Philips' 12 inch Terrestrial Globe on cast iron base, 51 cm high

Philips 12" Globe on Cast Iron Base

Philips' 12 inch Terrestrial Globe on cast iron base, 51 cm high

A terrestrial globe by Philips Challenge globes, London, part…

Philips Terrestrial Globe on Marble Base

A terrestrial globe by Philips Challenge globes, London, part of the 'Cartes Tarides' series originally made for the French market, on a marble base with a chromed arm, 40 cm high

A set of three graduated terrestrial desk globes by Philips &…

Graduated Terrestrial Desk Globes by Philips & Replogle

A set of three graduated terrestrial desk globes by Philips & Replogle, 20th century, each mounted on later ebonised wooden stands, the largest 30 cm high

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

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 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

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 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

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.

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 '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

19th century Malby's terrestrial globe, compiled from the…

Authentic 19th Century Malby's Terrestrial Globe with X-Stretcher Base

19th century Malby's terrestrial globe, compiled from the latest and most authentic sources including all the recent geographical discoveries, the base with four tapering legs joined by an X form stretcher

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

The Royal Geographic Society world clock, with globe top, circa…

1979 Royal Geographic Society Globe Clock

The Royal Geographic Society world clock, with globe top, circa 1979, 28 cm high

A brass globe on stand, height 34 cm

Brass Globe on Stand - 34cm Height

A brass globe on stand, height 34 cm

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 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

Replogle 16' 'World Classic' globe made in the USA, featuring…

USA-made 16' Relief Globe on Iron Tripod Stand

Replogle 16' 'World Classic' globe made in the USA, featuring the topography in relief, resting on a iron tripod stand. 112 cm

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

An antique terrestrial globe on cast iron base, 19th century,…

19th Century Terrestrial Globe on Cast Iron Base

An antique terrestrial globe on cast iron base, 19th century, 51 cm high

An illuminated light up rotating globe, on a silver coloured…

100cm Illuminated Rotating Globe on Silver Stand

An illuminated light up rotating globe, on a silver coloured stand, height 100 cm, diameter 44 cm

A large globe in a timber framed floor stand, with a brass…

Timber-framed Globe on Brass Stand

A large globe in a timber framed floor stand, with a brass meridian and housed in an octagonal stand on turned legs, 96 cm high, 70 cm wide, 70 cm deep

A vintage globe with compass stand, early 20th century, 43.5 cm…

Early 20th Century Globe with Compass Stand

A vintage globe with compass stand, early 20th century, 43.5 cm high

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

Globe of the world, approx 57 cm high

World Globe: 57cm Height

Globe of the world, approx 57 cm high

World globe c.1962 by National Geographic, Washington DC,…

National Geographic's 1962 Floating Globe on Walnut Stand

World globe c.1962 by National Geographic, Washington DC, floating globe seated in perspex Equator, on walnut splayed leg stand, height 93 cm diameter 49 cm

A vintage 8 inch globe mounted on a turned timber base the…

Vintage Globe on Timber Base by Replogle Globes USA

A vintage 8 inch globe mounted on a turned timber base the globe, metal. Height 52 cm by, Replogle globes USA

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

Antique globe on stand 42 cm high

42cm Antique Globe on Stand

Antique globe on stand 42 cm high

An antique American 7 inch standard globe on turned oak stand…

Antique 7" Replogle Globe on Oak Stand

An antique American 7 inch standard globe on turned oak stand by Replogle globes of Chicago, 38 cm high

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

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

Tin top globe Lehmann Germany, string operated Orbus, 1920s

Lehmann's 1920s Tin Top Orbus Globe - String Operated

Tin top globe Lehmann Germany, string operated Orbus, 1920s

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

Hammonds 9' terrestrial globe, circa 1920,

1920 Hammonds 9' Terrestrial Globe

Hammonds 9' terrestrial globe, circa 1920,

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

Philip's 12' terrestrial globe, labelled George Philips and Son…

Antique 12' Globe by George Philips and Son Ltd

Philip's 12' terrestrial globe, labelled George Philips and Son Ltd, 32 Fleet Street, early 20th century, cast iron base and brass mount

'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.

19th century Johnston's celestial globe, containing all the…

19th Century Celestial Globe: Principal Stars by W. Johnston

19th century Johnston's celestial globe, containing all the principal stars by W & a Johnston, Edinburgh

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

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

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 Topographic USA made globe on stand depicting shipping route…

USA Shipping Route Globe with Half Meridian Stand

A Topographic USA made globe on stand depicting shipping route with half Meridian

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

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 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

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

A small globe on turned mahogany stand by Geographica, Fleet St.…

Geographica Globe on Mahogany Stand - 40cm High

A small globe on turned mahogany stand by Geographica, Fleet St. London, 40 cm high

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

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

World globe c.1988 Danish, Cartography by Karl-F. Harig,…

1988 Danish World Globe on Timber Stand

World globe c.1988 Danish, Cartography by Karl-F. Harig, mounted on turned timber stand, height 101 cm

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 Mercator terrestrial globe, French, mid 20th century, on wood…

Mid 20th Century French Mercator Globe on Stand

A Mercator terrestrial globe, French, mid 20th century, on wood stand, 42 cm high, 33 cm diameter

A timber celestial Zodiac globe on stand, height 60 cm

Timber Zodiac Globe on Stand - 60cm

A timber celestial Zodiac globe on stand, height 60 cm

Dietrich Reimers Erd Globus 10 inch globe on wooden base, circa…

Dietrich Reimers 10-inch Erd Globe on Wooden Base (1929)

Dietrich Reimers Erd Globus 10 inch globe on wooden base, circa 1929, 53 cm high

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

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

E. Bertaux antique French table globe, 19th century, A/F, 28 cm…

19th Century E. Bertaux French Table Globe (A/F)

E. Bertaux antique French table globe, 19th century, A/F, 28 cm high

Philips' 13½ inch terrestrial globe on 22 cm diameter wooden…

1920s Philips Terrestrial Globe on Wooden Base

Philips' 13½ inch terrestrial globe on 22 cm diameter wooden base, circa late-1920s, 44 cm high including stand.

Panstwowe Przedsiebiorstwo Wydawnictw Kartograficznych (Warsaw,…

1959 Polish Globe on Detached Wooden Stand

Panstwowe Przedsiebiorstwo Wydawnictw Kartograficznych (Warsaw, Poland) impressive 20 inch globe, detached wooden stand, dated 1959, globe 56 cm tall, stand 23 cm tall.