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C1926
Philips’ British Empire Globe.
Mapmaker:
George Philip & Son
Early C20th terrestial globe by George Philip & Son set in a brass half meridian ring, mounted on an Ebonised wooden stand, with central baluster turned support. Kenya is shown; British East Africa becomes Kenya in 1920.Central Australia was created out of … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Philips’ British Empire Globe.
Date:
C1926
Mapmaker:
George Philip & Son
Condition:
Some age wear and surface repairers, otherwise in good condition.
Technique:
Papier-mache, paper, ebonised base and brass.
Image Size:
350mm
x 210mm
AUTHENTICITY
Guaranteed Vintage Item
dated:
1926
Description:
Early C20th terrestial globe by George Philip & Son set in a brass half meridian ring, mounted on an Ebonised wooden stand, with central baluster turned support.
Kenya is shown; British East Africa becomes Kenya in 1920.
Central Australia was created out of Northern Territory in 1926
Mapmaker:
George Philip & Son
London geographical publisher, globe maker, and founder of the firm George Philip & Son. He started business in 1834 in Liverpool and from about 1848 he traded as “George Philip & Son” with his son and successor George Phillip II (1823-1902. Philip retired 1 July 1879 and the business was continued by his son and nephew.
