Terrestrial Globe, by C. Smith & Son, London, Late 19th Century

Terrestrial globe in library or floor stand, with lacquered brass mechanical apparatus mounted through the poles and base, all mounted on a fine three-legged, mahogany stand. Globe is intensely heavy probably indicting a wooden surface with metal supports and possibly paper mache within interior. At the base of the globe there are two wire brushes which brush against the lower mount as the globe moves. The feet have large screws through the top to level out the feet.

C. Smith & Son began producing these larger globes in 1845. While this globe is undated it can be dated to post-1870, as it shows the city of Phoenix, Arizona (founded 1870) and also shows Alaska rather than "Russian America" (1867).

The globe is undated, but its date can be approximated from internal evidence. The presence of "Alaska" rather "Russian America" places it after 1867. See Dekker & van der Krogt, Globes from the Western World, p. 116.

Lacquered brass; may also have papier mâché.