Lot 595
Schedler's 12 inch Terrestrial Globe. Desk globe, twelve paper gores, varnished. Time dial at North Pole, cast metal meridian and horizon rings, horizon ring has varnished paper label indicating zodiac and other measurements, mounted on wooden table stand with turned legs and floral design on stretchers. Legend indicates sea lanes and telegraph lines. Logo reads "H. Schedler's / Terrestrial / Globe / 12 in. Diameter… / Copyright 1889…/ Mfgd. by Robert Gair, New York" The varnish has darkened on the globe and the horizon ring, giving a definite sepia-tone to the globe, with some mottled, darker spots (very noticeable on the horizon ring). There are several sizable chips (¼ - 1¼") at various spots on the globe, scattered cracks, a few abrasions, and a handful of very minor dents. Overall, poor to fair condition.
While this globe is not in the best of condition, it makes a grand impression. The darkened varnish makes one feel as if he is journeying far, far into the past when the labels "Chinese Empire", "Beloochistan", "Hindostan" and "Anam" conjured up dreamy visions of adventure (as they do for some of us even today). The inclusion of shipping lines and telegraph wires serve to remind us of a time when trips across the ocean were measured in days, not hours, and when the cell phone was beyond the wildest imaginings.
Estimated Value $400 - 450.
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| Realized $518 |
