Nautical Terrestrial Table Globe, 1541

Nautical Terrestrial Table Globe, 1541
Mounted on an elaborate wood stand with turned supports and ball feet. Printed horizontal ring and functioning dry compass with bronze meridian circle. 44.5 x 51cm, 17.5 x 20OO
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