Terrestrial hand globe
Base of the case for a terrestrial hand globe made of turned wood. Lacquered black with gilt-painted flower motifs. Horizon circle is missing.
Object Details
| ID: | GLB0008.2 |
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| Type: | Hand globe case base |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Fortin, Jean |
| Date made: | 1770 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 70 mm; Diameter: 95 mm |
| Parts: |
Terrestrial hand globe (Hand globe)
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