{"product_id":"a-fine-c-1895-french-terrestrial-table-globe-globe-terrestre-prepared-by-j-forest-paris","title":"A Fine c.1895 French Terrestrial Table Globe; “Globe Terrestre” prepared by J FOREST, Paris","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: French\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod: 3rd Republic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance: Unknown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate: 1895-1900\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight: 21 inches (the whole, with finial)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter: 10 inches (the globe)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe well proportioned paper, plaster and cardboard, ten-inch terrestrial globe concerned with physics, politics and history, with brass meridian circle and finial standing on the original turned ebonised base, the whole prepared by J FOREST, and stamped as such; 'Globe Terrestre a l'echelle de dresse par j.forest en vente a paris chez l'auteur 17 rue de buci' at a scale of 40,000,000 .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe globe has suffered in its long years, and has at some stage been separated into its two halves and re-attached so there are several areas of repair, though they are old, so they do prove decorative. As such, this globe is perfect for someone looking for a decorative globe of good size and considerable age rather than a seasoned collector looking for a 'perfect' example. It does show a lovely patination which comes with handling over the years. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBesides the details one would expect from a globe such as this you can also see the main railway lines and those planned, the submarine cables, and the paths of the major shipping lines and the Marseille- Noumea 57 days ( liner maritime messaging). Interestingly, the boundaries of colonial possessions are identified in colour and referenced to a key; 'Possessions D'Europe'. This globe is also \"historical\" because under certain islands or territories, the date is inscribed on which they were discovered. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery evocative of a time when traveling was a real luxury, now providing a real decorative presence as well a fascinating insight into the world over 115 years ago.","brand":"Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52562592235800,"sku":"frenchglobe","price":420.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/5800\/5784\/files\/main-image_9bd7083e-0dbd-4214-a019-28b72d172e5e.jpg?v=1787572125","url":"https:\/\/doeandhope.shop\/products\/a-fine-c-1895-french-terrestrial-table-globe-globe-terrestre-prepared-by-j-forest-paris","provider":"doeandhope.shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}