Worboys Antiques and Clocks

Description

A good Terrestrial globe on a Regency style mahogany Stand. It has deeply coloured oceans and countries divided by empire colors. The Globe depicts railways, cables and ocean currents, the equation of time and is labelled by the Makers Kittinger of Buffalo, New York. The ecliptic horizontal is marked with the days, months and signs of the Zodiac and a movable cast bronze meridian It stands on a turned mahogany stand that has reeded outsplayed legs with brass claw cap feet. This globe dates from 1928-1929, this is ascertained by Peking is listed, (post 1928), but Istanbul is listed as Constantinople (pre 1930).

Current Condition
In excellent original condition, the globe is without any repairs or blemishes, There is a small 1cm square blemish on the horizontal ecliptic ring at September. The base has been re polished. If you would like a 360 video clip of ths item please email us.

Dimensions
46.00cm wide 92.00cm high (18.11 inches wide 36.22 inches high)

We have been established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture. We have our own workshops where we carry out specialist restoration work.-

We have just relocated to our new premises, The Old Forge in Chalfont St Giles. All our stock is now in a single location and any items can be viewed by appointment. - Please email us if you wish to see anything before you purchase, you will be most welcome to visit. Alternatively, you can order from us directly and have your item delivered to your home, with the peace of mind of our UK wide 14 day money back guarantee. (please ask for details)

As part of our commitment to the environment we make carbon off -sets toward our travel, our electricity is supplied by Ecotricity, a green energy supplier and we use eco and recycled packaging materials wherever we can. Our new premises has been fully refurbished using up-to -date insulation materials , low energy lighting and our interior is mainly constructed from recycled materials.