Floor globe stand

Wooden tripod pedestal stand with carved and wheeled legs, which support the red-rimmed and paper-covered horizon ring. Between the legs are three cabriole stretchers with a central wheeled support for the meridian ring. A compass is supported by the three stretchers.

Object Details

ID: GLB0089.1
Type: Floor globe stand
Display location: Display - ROG
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements: Diameter: 674 mm;Overall: 900 mm
Parts: Newton's New and Improved Terrestrial Globe (Floor globe)
  • Floor globe stand (GLB0089.1)