[Miniature Ivory Globe with Sundial]

With trade permit for the EU.

Lovely terrestrial globe made of solid, carefully carved ivory, containing a charming sundial inside. The two-part folding globe, made of ivory (Loxodonta africana), is hand-engraved and decorated with black and reddish-brown coloring. The equator consists of an ebony disc. The globe can be opened and reveals an engraved sundial scale with a vertically standing brass gnomon, which integrates into the structure when closed. The time scale is marked in Roman numerals from V to VII. On the northern hemisphere, is a small brass knob. The globe rests on a brass pedestal, mounted on a turned wooden base. The underside is fitted with a leather inlay. Manufactured in England around 1820.

The outer depiction of the globe reflects a historicizing cartography, representing geographical concepts prior to the discovery of Australia by James Cook (1728–1779) on April 29, 1770. Australia is labeled as Terra Australis Incognita. The inscriptions are in Latin and Italian, while the wind directions are based on the system of the English cartographer John Senex (1678–1740).

Two expert reports are available, relevant for the trade permit. One is from a recognized art historian confirming that the object was manufactured before 1947. The second is from an expert in ivory recognized by the German Federal Agency for Nature Conservation. The original reports, containing the full details of both experts, will be handed over upon purchase of the globe.

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Globes - Anonymous - [Miniature Ivory Globe with Sundial]