A "Terrestrial Globe" table decoration, in a Cartier case
A "Terrestrial Globe" table decoration, in a Cartier case
France, Paris
The 1970s
Silver, leather (case), yellow metal (case), fabric (case); casting, chasing, engraving, gilding
28.0 x 14.0 cm
Signed: Cartier, number 10128
A silver, partially gilded spherical model of the Earth mounted on C-shaped meridian ring holder with a graduated scale. It features a stem in the form of a cast dolphin figure and smooth, circular, stepped base. The surface of the globe is engraved with the five continents, names of geographical features, oceans, and seas, as well as lines for the equator, meridians, and parallels. The globe is housed in rectangular red leather case featuring two hinged doors with applied metal latches and black velvet-lined interior. The inner surfaces of the doors are lined with white fabric.
3352.1-2MC312/ДПИ