Globe table

Terrestrial table globe. Polished wooden stand; four columns supporting the horizon circle, a base disc with compass well and central meridian ring support guide resting on cross struts at foot of columns. Single brass pressure arm with cloth pad screwed to underside of horizon circle. Engraved, printed paper scale with applied colour adhered to top face of horizon circle.

Object details

ID: GLB0096.1
Type: Globe table
Display location: Not on display
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Parts: Terrestrial table globe (Table globe)
  • Globe table (GLB0096.1)