Asian Tabletop/Desk Globes

This is a beautiful solid brass decorative antique reproduction of a Celestial Armillary Globe. This decorative reproduction of a celestial globe includes the names of the 12 astrological signs engraved into the globe in Arabic letters. The outside lid, which opens up half-way, is intricately engraved with the signs of the Zodiac and is printed with Arabic letters on the outer rim. The globe is made from solid brass, not brass-plated steel, and sits on three elegant legs. It has a rich antique patina which will not tarnish nor show fingerprints. The Celestial Armillary Globe measures 5 inches (12.7 cm) in diameter, 3 5/8 inches (9.2 cm) tall, and the center hollow globe sphere is 2 1/2 inches in diameter (6.35 cm). The Celestial Globe weighs 1 pound, 6 ounces (0.63 kg).

The gimbaled brass compass in wood box w/ glass top measures 4" Dia. This compass is a beautiful reproduction of a small antique brass gimbaled compass in a brass-inlaid solid hardwood box with a glass top. The compass is fully gimbaled with a solid brass gimbal set. The corners of the box are reinforced with lighter hardwood splines. This handsome compass makes a beautiful addition to a nautical collection or executive's desk.

This is a 1960s Nystrom 16 inch Pictorial Relief Globe. The large distressed desk globe features a silver tone metal base and meridian.

• Nystrom Pictorial Relief Globe
• 16 inch
• Metal stand and meridian
• Origin: United States

• CONDITION
• In fair condition. The globe has a bent and darkened "crater" on one side (through the Middle East/Indian Ocean). Metal stand shows age.

• MEASUREMENTS
• Globe: 16", 40.6 cm
• Diameter Base: 13.25", 33.7 cm
• Height: 22.75", 57.8 cm
• Meridian: 3/4", 1.9 cm