Felkl Terrestrial Globe by Professor Otto Delitsch
$450.00
Felkl Terrestrial Globe by Professor Otto Delitsch
Dimensions
Height: 17
Circa
1890
Country of manufacture
Germany
Description
A good terrestrial globe by Professor Otto Deutsch, produced by the firm of J. Felkl & Sohn working in ” Rostok bei Prag”. Jan Felkl (1817-1887) was one of Europe’s leading globe makers during the last quarter of the 19th century; his son joined the firm in 1870. Otto Delitsch (1821-1882), professor of geography at the University of Leipzig, was a renowned geographer, who had long relationship with the Felkl firm. The globe is in good condition with some staining at the poles and the India has been outlined in red. . It is on turned ebonized wooden base. Height 17″; diameter 8″ both approx. More details and images upon request.
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M and R Gordon
Michael and Roberta Gordon have been dealing in medical and dental antiques for more than four decades. They have helped build a number of major private collections and have contributed to the holdings of many museums. They also deal in other scientific and technology related items, including calculating instruments, office machines, patent models and wine-related accessories such as corkscrews. ROBERTA GORDON IS A SKILLED RESTORER WHO CAN HELP YOU WITH ANY INSTRUMENTS AND CASES THAT NEED ATTENTION. Feel free to contact them for details at: [email protected] or 718-541-5974
