Lot 28 , A huge late 19th century German terrestrial globe by Adolf Henze, diameter 42in. 72 in. (183 cm.) high

A huge late 19th century German terrestrial globe by Adolf Henze, 1889 24 chromolithographed half-gores and 2 polar calottes for a diameter of 106 cm. with cartouche HENZE'S ERD-GLOBUS im Verhältniss wie 1:12,000,000 natürlichen Grösse. Druck u. Verlag von ADOLF HENZE in Neustadt-Leipzig, mounted onto two hemispheres, secured with four screw joints, central axis supported on turned ebonised stand diameter 42in. 72 in. (183 cm.) high
Estimate £8,000-12,000

Notes: this magnificent globe was published in 1889 as the largest commercial globe ever made

Recently restored by Plowden & Smith as the globe came off of its axis.
Signs of restoration from mid to lower Atlantic Ocean and across to the Indian ocean. A fine surface scratch in the Indian ocean.
Please see our additional photos on the gorringes website.
Viewing recommended.


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Sold for £10,000