Terrestrial World Table Globe: 17th Century

This old world globe replica is hand made on a paper mache core, built up of twelve delicately colored gores, with polar calottes and the oceans decorated with sailing ships. The original maps used for this terrestrial globe were drawn by Geradus Mercator in 1541 and were revolutionary in that time and age. Mounted on an elaborate wood stand with turned supports and ball feet. Complete with printed horizon ring and functioning dry compass and bronze meridian circle. French Wood Finish.

H: 20", W: 17.5"