Terrestrial table globe

Fragment of South America from Terrestrial table globe. Geographical details on the sphere include a note in Africa that reads: 'Conjectural source of the Rr. Zaire'. There are five labels in the south pole region including, for example, 'South Victoria Land', ENDERBY's LAND', and 'SOUTH SHETLAND'. A total of eight oceans are named.

A bag of lead shot was originally fixed inside the globe to balance it but this is now detached. A similar copy of the 240 mm globe by Newton, dated 1817, has been identified. It has a slightly different inscription and a floating horizon is attached to the meridian ring.

This item is in very poor condition making it impossible to take a photograph of the globe as a whole. For full details about the cartography and construction of this globe please refer to the related publication.

Object Details

ID: GLB0236.1
Type: Fragment
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Newton & Son
Date made: 1842
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 25 mm x 38 mm x 30 mm
Parts: Terrestrial table globe (Table globe)
  • Terrestrial table globe (Fragment) (GLB0236.1)