Lot 131 , A French 12 inch terrestrial globe, c.1900, by G.Thomas,

A French 12 inch terrestrial globe, c.1900, by G.Thomas, with coloured paper gores and engraved brass horizon ring with foliate cast tripod base, marked Globe Terrestre, G.Thomas, Editeur 44 Rue des Champs, Paris
Estimate £100-150

Crack around half of equator from Ceylon to Brazil, cracks and repairs in Pacific Ocean to East and North East of Australia. Base slightly pushed in at Antartica. Dent above Lake Baykal. Discolouration to varnish all over.


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