Jan Felkl , Prague 8.5 “ c1870

An early table globe by Felkl in Hungarian language, the simple mount suggests this model to be a student globe. Jan Felkl was one of the most successful globe makers of the late 19th century. By 1873 he produced as many as 15000 globes a year in 10 different languages for schools throughout Europe. However, the globes are quite rare. Not considered worth preserving, the globes were eliminated when outdated. Historically significant, this particular globe is one of the rare Jan Felkl Models which pre-dates Jan's sons partnership - in 1870 the company was re-named J. Felkl & Sohn and relocated to Roztok.

Composed of 12 paper gores hand applied onto a plaster sphere with plain mount and ebonized baluster turned fruitwood base. Approx 18” Tall, 8.5” Diameter

The globe is in good condition considering the nature of abuse school globes sustain. Abrasions and age toning, professional restoration to the base's foot. A 1" hairline crack at the equator is visible to the northeast of Australia.

$995