Ikelmer Terrestrial Globe c. 1895
Stock Number: 360503 i
P.O.A.
Dimensions
12 inch globe and 70 cm high
Circa
Circa 1895
Country of manufacture
France
Description
A late C19th Ikelmer Terrestrial globe. The 12″ ( 30,5 cm) diameter globe comprises of 12 coloured gores, depicting the world c.1895, showing shipping routes with crossing times.It is held in a heavy unique cast iron standard and the globe can be turned with the handle. The globe is made by “Ikelmer rue Amelot, Paris , par Geographe R. Barbot et Gravee par L. Sonnet”. The cast iron standard is signed with Anemogene – n-1 – De M gneur. – Rougerie – Bte S.G.D.G. 70 cm high and the globe is 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.
