Antique French Terrestre Globe Lebegue & Cie Dated 1880

A French Library Globe on a decorative cast iron base by the leading Paris Globe Publishers, J. Lebegue & Cie, circa 1880 in date. The patented globe was published (globe terrestre) and is constructed from a plaster base sphere covered with chromolithographed paper gores showing countries, cities and topographical details. Further detail relating to international rail routes, shipping lines and undersea telegraphic cables on a tripod base. Origins: Founded originally in Brussels by Alphonse Lebègue in 1814, the firm expanded to Paris around 1850 as J. Lebègue & Cie located at 30 Rue de Lille, Add some worldly knowledge to your home with this amazing and highly decorative globe. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm:Height 38 cm x Width 21 cm x Depth 21 cm Dimensions in inches:Height 1 foot, 3 inches x Width 8 inches x Depth 8 inches Our reference: A5391 Please feel free to email or call us (+44 20 8809 9605) to arrange a viewing in our North London warehouse.

Estimate:£1,150

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