LOVELY, QUITE RARE 19th. CENTURY MINIATURE WORLD GLOBE ON A STAND by J. FOREST

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LOVELY, QUITE RARE 19th. CENTURY MINIATURE WORLD GLOBE ON A STAND by J. FOREST PARIS. THIS IS AN INTERESTING AND QUITE RARE LATE 19th. / EARLY 20th. CENTURY MINIATURE PAPIER MACHE / FIBRE BOARD WORLD GLOBE ON AN EBONISED STAND THAT WAS MADE IN FRANCE BY THE NOTED CARTOGRAPHERS J. FOREST. IT IS DEPICTED WITH A REVOLVING PAPIER MACHE GLOBE MOUNTED AN EBONISED AND TURNED STAND AND BASE. I THINK THIS PIECE WAS POSSIBLY A CHILDS EDUCATIONAL TOY. IT IS MARKED TO THE SIDE WITH FOREST'S MARK AND PARIS ADDRESS - SEE PHOTOGRAPHS AND DETAILS. IT MEASURES 4 1/4" (10.75cm) H x 2" (5cm) Dia. TO GLOBE APPROX; AND IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH ONLY LIGHT WEAR CONSUMATE WITH ITS AGE AND A SMALL AREA MID NORTH PACIFIC WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN RE-GLUED TO REPORT - AGAIN SEE PHOTOGRAPHS AND DETAILS. THIS IS A WONDERFUL PERIOD WORLD GLOBE FROM A GOOD MAKER THAT'S IN GREAT CONDITION AND WITH A LOW START PRICE SHOULD GET CONSIDERABLE INTEREST FROM ALL COLLECTORS. ** THERE IS NO RESERVE ON THIS SALE *** INSURANCE IS INCLUDED IN THE SHIPPING PRICES QUOTED **** SEE BELOW Terms & Conditions FOR LARGE & DETAILED SET PHOTOGRAPHS IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER ENQUIRES OR NEED MORE IMAGES PLEASE EMAIL ME AT : Also remember that my photographs are of a high enough resolution that you can use : Ctrl + or – keys to enlarge or minimise images (handy to see detail). TERMS & CONDITIONS PLEASE READ THIS AS IT'S DESIGNED TO MAKE TRANSACTIONS WITH MY CUSTOMERS AS SIMPLE AND TRANSPARENT AS POSSIBLE. SHIPPING P&P COSTS WILL BE CONFIRMED VIA INVOICE ON PURCHASE AND WILL DEPEND ON POSTAGE REQUIREMENTS AND LOCATION. *** PLEASE NOTE : * NO ITEM WILL BE SHIPPED UNLESS A WRITTEN (BY EMAIL) CONFIRMATION OF BOTH ADDRESSES ON EBAY & PAYPAL ARE CURRENT AND CORRECT, AND FOR COURIERED ITEMS I WILL NEED A CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER & EMAIL ADDRESS – JUST LEAVE A NOTE ON THE PAYMENT PAGE (BOTH EBAY & PAYPAL HAVE THIS FACILITY) . * THAT I ALWAYS SEND AN INVOICE AT THE END OF AN AUCTION SO WOULD INTERNATIONAL BUYERS PLEASE WAIT FOR THIS INVOICE BEFORE MAKING PAYMENT. * INSURANCE IS INCLUDED FOR MOST SHIPPING PRICES QUOTED. * ALL ITEMS OVER THE VALUE OF £30.00 WILL BE FORWARDED PRIORITY INSURED MAIL EITHER : SPECIAL DELIVERY, RECORDED SIGNED FOR / STANDARD PARCEL, OR COURIER DELIVERED (ALL INSURED) IN THE UK . INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR, AIRSURE, OR COURIER DELIVERED OVERSEAS WITH INCLUDED INSURANCE . IF IN THE EVENT OF LOSS OR DAMAGE A PROOF OF POSTAGE RECEIPT CAN BE FORWARDED IF YOU WISH TO MAKE A CLAIM AGAINST ROYAL MAIL OR OTHER CARRIER. IF YOU HAVE SPECIAL SHIPPING NEEDS I AM HAPPY TO COMPLY, HOWEVER THIS WILL BE AT THE BUYERS EXPENSE, BUT PLEASE REMEMBER WHEN A CONSIGNMENT EXCEEDS 2Kg SHIPPING COSTS INCREASE DRAMATICALLY. POSTAGE INDICATED IS FOR U.K. DOMESTIC SHIPPING ONLY . OVERSEAS SHIPPING CHARGES CAN BE VIEWED ON MOST ARTICLES WHEN THE RELEVENT COUNTRY IS OTHERWISE EMAIL ME WITH YOUR LOCATION AND I WILL FORWARD A QUOTE, OTHERWISE IT WILL BE FORWARDED WITH YOUR INVOICE (UPON WINNING AN ITEM). WITH THE NEW MANDATORY DISPATCH TIMES REQUIRED BY EBAY I HAVE OPTED FOR A FOUR DAY MINIMUM, BUT IN REALITY I USUALLY SHIP WITHIN TWO WORKING DAYS AFTER CLEARED PAYMENT . I HAVE SELECTED THE FOUR DAY OPTION TO COVER MYSELF IN CASE OF ILLNESS OR ANY OF THE BELOW. I GENERALLY POST MONDAYS AND FRIDAYS, HOWEVER PLEASE BE PATIENT IF : * MONDAYS FALL ON A BANK HOLIDAY. * YOU HAVE PAID BY CHEQUE AND THE CLEARING DATE IS OUT OF SYNC WITH SHIPPING DAYS (POSTAGE WILL BE DONE A.S.A.P. ON ONE OF THE ABOVE SHIPPING DAYS AFTER CLEARANCE). * THERE IS A MAIL STRIKE. * OR YOUR PAYPAL PAYMENT IS WHAT THEY CONSIDER AN E-CHEQUE - PLEASE CHECK YOUR PAYMENT METHOD. THE SHIPPING COST INCLUD... read more

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