Franklin Globes
10-Inch Terrestrial Table Globe
H. B. Nims & Co., Troy, New York: c. 1880-90
14 inches high; 14 inches diameter overall
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10-Inch Terrestrial Table Globe
H. B. Nims & Co.; Troy, New York, c. 1880-90
H. B. Nims & Co.; Troy, New York, c. 1880-90
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The terrestrial globe is surmounted by an arrow pointer and printed hour circle, within a calibrated full brass meridian and circular horizon band with engraved paper calendar and zodiac. The globe is raised on a tripod bronzed iron stand, with decorative foliate cabriole legs, ending in scrolled feet. Oceans are cream color. Geographic entities are cream, blue, green, pink and yellow, some with red outlining.
The Atlantic Cable between Britain and the U.S. is shown as “Submarine Telegraph Cable," as well as the subsequent “Submarine Telegraph French” between the U.S. and France, which was completed in 1879. North and South Dakota are shown prior to statehood (1891) as the single region “Dacota,” and Oklahoma as Indian Territory. Historical data is printed on the oceans.
Franklin Globes were produced by a succession of different companies during the second half of the 19th century. For more information see our Guide to Globe Makers.
Circular Cartouche: THE FRANKLIN/ TERRESTRIAL/ GLOBE/ 10 INCHES IN DIAMETER CONTAINING ALL THE/ Geographical Divisions/ & POLITICAL BOUNDARIES/ to the present date/ carefully compiled from the best Authorities/ H.B. Nims & Co./ Troy N.Y.
Condition: Generally very good with the usual expected light scattered surface wear, staining, soiling, fading, toning, and abrasions, all restored. Horizon band similar, but with some small losses tipped in, in facsimile. Overall has a nice rich tone, very readable. Stand generally very good with the usual overall wear and oxidation.
Reference:
Glover, Bill. "History of the Atlantic Cable & Submarine Telegraphy Cable Timeline: 1845-1900." Atlantic Cable. 5 November 2005. http://atlantic-cable.com/Cables/CableTimeLine/index1850.htm (14 November 2005).