Antique 19th Century Miniature French Edition Globe by C. Abel-Klinger

Description

A fine antique French Edition miniature globe.

By C. Abel-Klinger.

On a turned wooden stand with an uncalibrated brass half … more A fine antique French Edition miniature globe.

By C. Abel-Klinger.

On a turned wooden stand with an uncalibrated brass half meridian.

The globe is marked with an integral label that read 'La Terre d'Après les plus nouvelles découvertes. Nuremberg: Institut Artistique de C. Abel-Klinger, Editeure'.

Simply a wonderful globe!

Date:
19th Century

Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition.

Condition Details:
There is some wear to the varnish, a few small losses & possible small repairs to paper gores here & there, toning throughout, and the brass meridian is slightly loose at its joint to the stand. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of light wear consistent with age.

Maker:
C. Abel-Klinger

Marks:
With an integral label for Abel-Klinger in Nuremberg.

Measurements:
Diameter: ca. 3 1/4 in.
Height: ca. 6 in.

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