In addition to the Gallery in Milan, opened in 1999, Antik Arte & Scienza has also had a channel for online sales: on this site it is possible to buy, in fact, nautical antiques, astronomical instruments, globes and antique world maps, antique compasses, measuring instruments, vintage medical instruments and related to natural history. We know how it is important to offer secure and easy on-line purchases and therefore we have decided to offer free shipping and free insurance. All objects have an accurate and safe packaging, and when necessary also a padded wooden box made to measure. Shipping is insured by Lloyd's London, and you have 28 days to change your mind and return the bought items (see our general selling conditions for more information about return methods).
The first globe we know is attributed by Strabo, the historian and geographer, to Cratete from Mallo (about 150 B.C.). In the early XVI century, they were made the first globes because of geographical explorations and they were used for didactic purposes in courts and colleges, then in universities and high schools.
1602078954Code 610 Antique geographic mapMap depicting the entire earth’s surface divided into two parts corresponding to the two hemispheres and showing the Arctic to Antarctic polar circle, the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, the equator and the equinoctial line.
Detailed explanation in French.
Printed on paper by engraving on copper plate, coeval coloring.
Table n. 2, French manufacture from the mid-19th century, non-contemporary frame made of cherry wood.
Size with frame 70.5x47 cm - 27.7x18.5 inches, thickness of the frame 2 cm - 0.78 inches.
608Code 608 Antique geographic mapGeographical map depicting the entire earth’s surface divided into two parts that correspond to the two hemispheres where the emerged lands are depicted which have been classified with letters based on the morphology of the land. The continents are marked with the letter A, the islands with the letter B, the promontories with the letter F, the cliffs overlooking the sea with the letter G, the dunes with the letter H, etc. Detailed explanation in French. Printed on paper by engraving on copper plate, coeval coloring. Table n. 11, French manufacture from the mid-19th century, non-contemporary frame made of cherry wood.
Size with frame 66x47 cm - 25.9x18.5 inches, thickness of the frame 2 cm - 0.78 inches.
609Code 609 Antique geographic mapGeographical map depicting the entire earth’s surface divided into two parts that correspond to the two hemispheres divided into small climatic zones that depict the climatic trend from the Arctic circle to the equator. Detailed explanation in French. Printed on paper by engraving on copper plate, coeval coloring. Table n. 15, French manufacture from the mid-19th century, non-contemporary frame made of cherry wood.
Size with frame 70.5x47 cm - 27.7x18.5 inches, thickness of the frame 2 cm - 0.78 inches.
611Code 611 Antique geographic mapGeographical map depicting the entire earth’s surface divided into two parts that correspond to the two hemispheres or globes, the map deals with the Earth in general. Detailed explanation in French. Print on etching paper on copper plate, coeval coloring. Table n. 8, French manufacture from the mid-19th century, non-contemporary frame in cherry wood. Size with frame 69.7x46.5 cm - 27.44x18.3 inches, frame thickness 2 cm - 0.78 inches.
612Code 612 Antique geographic mapGeographical map depicting the entire earth’s surface divided into two parts that correspond to the two hemispheres or globes, the map deals with the latitudes and longitudes, the meridian 0 is indicated, also called the meridian of France fixed by Louis XIII in 1634 because it crossed the whole territory from Perpignan to Dunkerque and then replaced in 1884 by the Greenwich meridian. Detailed explanation in French. Printed on paper by engraving on copper plate, coeval coloring. Table n. 3, French manufacture from the mid-19th century, non-contemporary frame in cherry wood. Size with frame 65.7x47.2 cm - 25.8x18 inches, frame thickness 2 cm - 0.78 inches.
613Code 613 Antique geographic mapMap depicting the entire earth’s surface divided into six parts which depicts the position of peoples on Earth based on the assumption that it is impossible for each people to have the same relationship with Heaven, seasons, and days and hours at the same time of the day. Detailed explanation in French. Printed on paper by engraving on copper plate, coeval coloring.
Table n. 6, French manufacture from the mid-19th century, non-contemporary frame made of cherry wood.
Size with frame 70.5x47 cm - 27.7x18.5 inches, thickness of the frame 2 cm - 0.78 inches.
156200919416734Code 1795 Globe Columbus 1920sTerrestrial library globe edited by Columbus, by prof. Ernst Friedrich, 1920’s. Very good condition. Height cm 110 - inches 43.30, diameter of sphere cm 50 - inches 19.68.
1550756745Code 6337 World map puzzleEducational puzzle of colored cardboard composed of three folders depicting: world map, Europe and France. The world map in addition to the territorial map of the continents depicts the phases of the Moon and the motion of the planets. Published by Jullien editeur a Paris in the second half of the nineteenth century. Good condition, missing 4 cards on France. On the lid it is depicted a man who holds the world and depicts Europe, alongside the customs and traditions of Asia, Oceania, Africa and the Americas. Box 35.5 x 26.3 H 2.5 cm - 13.97x10.35 H 0.98 inches.
1602856172Code 6657 Vintage globeTerrestrial globe published in the forties by Girard Barrère et Thomas 17, Rue de Buci Paris. Turned wooden base, paper mache sphere covered with paper printed by engraving on copper plate and watercolored. In addition to the territorial map, the ocean currents and the main trade routes of the period are depicted. Excellent condition. Height 48 cm, sphere diameter 23 cm - inches 9x18.8.
1644322238Code 6572A Small Terrestrial GlobeSmall and rare globe by Vallardi publisher designed by and engraved by A. Minelli in the thirties. Wooden base and papier-mâché sphere. Height 19 cm, sphere diameter 10 cm - inches 7.5x3.9. Good condition, some signs of woodworms restored on the base.
Code 6572A
Small Terrestrial Globe
Italy
1930
Cm Height cm 19 diameter 10 Inches Height 7.5 diameter 3.9
1645631427Code 7219a Small Terrestrial GlobeSmall terrestrial globe signed C.M.C. Paris, end of XIX century. Papier maché sphere and turned and ebonized wooden base.
Height cm 13 - inches 5.1, diameter of sphere cm 6,5 - inches 2.6.
Very good condition.
Code 7219a
Small Terrestrial Globe
France
End XIX century
Cm Height 13 Diameter 6.5 Inches Height 5.1 Diameter 2.6
1661963510Code 7372 Celestial GlobeCelestial globe compiled on the Hesi & Gould catalogs by Eng. Pini and published in 1889 by Gussoni & Dotti Milano piazza del Duomo. Sphere in paper mache covered with paper printed by engraving on copper plate and hand watercolored, base in turned and ebonized wood. Good condition, conservative restoration at the base. Height 45 cm, inche 17.8, sphere diameter 22 cm 8.7.
1666713834Code 7422 Terrestrial GlobeTerrestrial globe edited by Vallardi in 1930s, engraved by A. Minelli, diameter of sphere cm 18 – inches 7, height cm 38 – inches 15. Wooden base and cardboard sphere covered by paper printed by engraving on a copper plate and watercoloured. Good condition.
1672410237Code 7373 Terrestrial GlobeTerrestrial globe published in the 1930s by Vallardi Editore, papier-mâché sphere covered with engraving paper on a copper plate and watercolored, turned wooden base complete with engraved brass meridian circle. Very good condition, height 57 cm, inches 22.5 - sphere diameter 27 cm, inches 10.6.
Do you provide an authenticity certificate/expertise?
Of course! The legislative decree n. 42/2004 stipulates that who sells works of art or historical and archaeological items has the obligation to deliver to the purchaser the documents attesting to the authenticity of the object, or at least to submit the documents relating to the probable attribution and origin. Antik Arte & Scienza provides an expertise (as warranty) that contains a description, period and assignment or the author, if known, of the item.
How can I pay?
Secure payments by PayPal, credit card or bank transfer.
What are the shipping terms and the delivery schedule?
Shipping by DHL or UPS is free (but if we are shipping to a country non-EU remember that any taxes and customs duties are on your expense), and items will be sent just after receiving of payment. Italy: delivering on the average in 24 h.
Europe: delivering on the average in 2/3 weekdays.
Other countries: delivering on the average in 5 weekdays; custom duties charged to the buyer.
Is shipping insured?
Of course! Free insurance by Lloyd's London that covers almost all destinations.
If I change my mind, can I return the item?
Of course! (see our general terms for more information).
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