Our facsimile of Merzbach & Falks classic Victorian globe. A classic example of a political and physical globe as used in a Victorian school room. It depicts mountains, ocean currents and past Empires. Cable/wireless routes are also depicted.

Despite the fact that this globe was originally made by one of the Netherlands most prolific globemakers, there are no known surviving examples. This facsimile globe comprises a solid brass meridian, the globe is supported by two stamped washers and two cup washers, two brass finials secure the axis at the poles. Recycled paper is used for making the gores. The ebonised base is hand turned and made from reclaimed timber. Each globe comes with a booklet which describes the original globe makers as well as the socio-political events of the time.

Diameter: 30,5cm
wood base, brass meridian
Height: ca 56cm