C. Abel-Klinger terrestrial Globe, Italian edition, Circa 1860.
Stock Number: 00350802 S
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Dimensions
Diameter 21 cm
Circa
1860
Country of manufacture
Germany
Description
An C. Abel-Klinger terrestrial globe, Italian edition and circa 1860. Description Cartouche: “La / TERRA / All Uso Nelle Scuole / Edizione di C. Abel-Klinger / Magazzino delle Arti / a / NORIMBERGA”, 12 lithographed, colored paper gores on papermache/plaster sphere, brass half meridian ring, turned wood stand. Diameter 21 cm and 36 cm high. In good condition.
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Van Leest Antiques
Van Leest Antiques
Van Leest Antiques, based in Utrecht in the Netherlands, specialises in antique scientific and medical instruments. Their collection covers mainly scientific and medical antique instruments: barometers, globes and planataria, nautical instruments, anatomical models, and pharmacy items. Toon Van Leest travels regularly in Europe and visits trade fairs, auctions, and antique dealers to collect stock and to find pieces to fulfil his clients' unusual requests.
As well as being an avid antique collector and dealer, Toon Van Leest is also a dentist. He believes that antiques are a stable investment, not reliant on trends or fashion, and have truly lasting value. Above all, he says, antiques are timeless and never lose their beauty.
