GEORGE PHILIP & SON LTD. (BRITISH, LONDON) Merchant Shippers Terrestrial Globe, ca. 1930 Mahogany, paper, brass Height: 46 in.; Diameter: 26 in.
Crafted for practical use by merchant shippers, this 18-inch terrestrial globe was produced in London by George Philip & Son Ltd., one of the most respected globe makers of the early 20th century. The detailed surface, mounted in a handsome mahogany stand, features up-to-date geopolitical information for its time. A functional compass is set into the stretcher base, underscoring its original role in navigation and trade.
