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
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)