“La Terre” Four-Inch Desktop Globe With Stand
c1860. Colour Lithograph on a globe with
iron and turned wood stand, small compass affixed to base, accompanied by
original handheld magnifying glass, 30 x 19cm (with stand). Oxidation, minor
crazing and wear to varnish (globe), repaired missing portion to “North
America” section.
Text in French includes “Nuremberg, institute artistique de C. Abel-Klinger, editeur.” Abel-Klinger, the company which published this globe, was established by Johann Georg Klinger (German, 1764–1809), an engraver and art dealer. In 1852, Carl Abel joined the firm as a salesman, becoming manager and later owner. Ref Item #CL198-14
Price (AUD): $2950
