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South Seas Captain John Clipperton certificate for one share in the expedition of the ships `Success` and `Speedwell` 18th June 1720 no.433 signed by Alexander Strachan E. Hughes Andrew Drummond and R. Winder as managers and directors scrollwork at left black printing some tears at folds but professionally rebacked and repaired fine and very rare. Only 2 known. Interestingly the share was issued sixteen months after the expedition had sailed presumably one of the original shareholders wishing to spread his risks by selling on a rising market - South Sea Company stock was bubbling at 750 and would peak at 1050 six days later. At the end of May Speedwell had been wrecked and its captain and crew marooned for five months but the dealers in London could not have known that when this share was traded.Clipperton was born in Great Yarmouth in 1676 and made a career in piracy. In 1704 he joined the pirate/explorer/naturalist/diarist William Dampier but fell out with him and abandoned him off the South American coast. In 1718 a consortium put together the plan to send two vessels around the globe to explore trade and plunder any Spanish ships and settlements they came across. Had the country not been at war this would have been a breach of the South Sea Company`s monopoly. Initially a former Royal Navy officer George Shelvocke on the Speedwell was to be in overall command but before they sailed in February 1719 Clipperton captain of the Success was put in charge and Shelvocke`s anger led to problems with the voyage. The ships were soon separated in the Atlantic and only met again briefly in the Pacific off Mexico. Both captains took many prizes and made their separate ways across the Pacific to China and the East Indies losing their ships and switching to prize vessels en route. Clipperton eventually returned to his family in Galway in Ireland in June 1722 but died within a week from the privations of his 3½-year journey. Shelvocke reached Dover a month later and was arrested for allegedly hiding some of his prizes from the shareholders but managed to do a deal with them. The next year he published A Voyage Round the World by Way of the Great South Sea said to have inspired Coleridge to write The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. He lived on to 1742 his tombstone saying he was "a gentleman of great abilities in his profession". Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

London & Globe Finance Corporation Ltd. a group of 3 certificates for £1 shares 189[7] [8] and [9] all with facsimile signature of Whitaker Wright; together with other British companies related to fraudsters including Mrs Bull Ltd. 2/6d preference shares facsimile signature of Horatio Bottomley; British Glass industries Ltd and British Window Glass Co. Ltd. both 19[20] both with facsimile signature of Clarence Hatry; Photomaton Parent Corporation Ltd. 10 shares 19[28] 5 examples; City Equitable Fire Insurance Co. Ltd. 1921 and British America Corporation Ltd. 189[8] facsimile signature of Whitaker Wright also a group of Post War credits (43) polytechnic institution Ltd. £10 share 1860 and Cheltenham College one share 1881 mixed condition but many fine and very fine. (58) Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Terek General Oil Company Ltd. certificate for £1 shares 19[18] no.103 ornate border black other Russian Oil/Petroleum Company certificates comprising; Cheleken Oilfields Ltd £1 shares 19[25] no.5252 green; New Russia Company Ltd. deferred converted ordinary stock 19[24] no.35 blue and preferred converted ordinary stock 19[24] no.35 red; Petroleum Options Ltd allotment letter for 1shilling shares; Spies Petroleum Company Ltd 2 shilling shares 19[33] 19[31] and 19[11]; Russo-Asiatic Consolidated Ltd shares of 2s 6d each 19[29]; Premier Oil & Finance Company Ltd 5 shilling shares 192[4] and 192[8]; Premier Globe Ltd 5 shilling shares 19[31]; Baku Consolidated Oilfields Ltd `B` ordinary shares of £1 19[19] generally very fine some better. (15) Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

A National Geographic Society Vintage World Globe circa 1970`s.

A Limited Edition Royal Crown Derby Millennium Globe Thermometer Together With A Limited Edition Millennium Globe Barometer

An Early 20th Century Polished Oak Globe Wernicke Three Section Bookcase

Two boxes inc. crocheted and embroidered linens, Victorian toilet jug, table globe, copper dish etc

Drinks globe on trolley with undertier

Six boxes of various mixed items including a globe, lamps, ceramics etc.

Oak Globe Wernicke style double glazed front five height stacking bookcase

Oak Globe Wernicke five height stacking bookcase

PENDULE D`ALCOVE dite Capucine en laiton surmontée d`un timbre avec poignée de préhension. Pieds toupies. Cadran émaillé blanc à chiffres romains. Sonnerie au passage et à la demande. Fin XVIIIème siècle 26x12x7 cm Réparé en 1833 par Janthan (sous globe avec clef et balancier)

CARTEL D`APPLIQUE ET SA CONSOLE en marqueterie de style Boulle de laiton sur fond d`écaille brune ornements de bronze doré dont mascaron féminin surmonté d`un putto assis sur un globe et brandissant un sablier cadran en bronze à cartouches émaillées (clef et balancier) Style Louis XIV Epoque Napoléon III 103 x 33 x 20 cm (quelques manques et soulèvements en placage)

Gemstone globe

A Globe Wernicke four section stacking bookcase - all section with labels - Width 86 cm

A 19th Century brass travelling inkwell with paper covered globe detail a/f

Atlas Methodicus Explorandis Juvenum Profectibus in Studio Geographico ad Methodum Hubnerianam Attractive small title page with a portrait of Johann Baptist Homann supported by a cherub. Below the title two women (one of whom is a mythological female warrior) use two maps and a globe to instruct a small child. There is a stain at bottom that is just visible in the image and another in the right blank margin, as well as some light toning along the centerfold. Trimmed to neatline at bottom. 9.7 W x 6.1 H Homann, Johann Baptist 1730

Mappemonde ou Description Generale du Globe Terrestre This captivating double hemisphere world map is surrounded by a florid vine pattern with depictions of the sun, moon and a compass rose. The map depicts California as an island with the coastline above stretching nearly to Asia. This map includes a particularly extraordinary version of Terres Australes Inconnues; it is shown across the entire base of the map and is connected to Australia at Terre de Nuyts decouverte l’an 1627. There is no sign of New Zealand, or any other Pacific islands. The voyages of Drake, Cavendish, and others are shown and several ships sail the oceans. The Great Wall is shown in China. Below the map are tables of French text listing the nations of the world and geographic terms. Attractive color on watermarked paper with minor printer`s ink residue and a hint of toning along centerfold at bottom. 13.1 W x 17.4 H Chatelain, Henry Abraham 1705

Mappe-Monde This striking double-hemisphere world map traces the route of explorer William Dampier across the globe. It shows California as an island, with the Strait of Anian appearing to the north. The only other details in what would become the United States are a few unnamed rivers and three large place names: Virginie and Floride in the southeast, and N. Mexique in the southwest. In between Japan and the vague northwestern coast of North America is Terre de la Compagnie. New Guinea is attached to an Australia with incomplete borders, while New Zealand is represented as just a single unfinished coastline. From the French edition of Dampier`s New Voyage Round the World. Issued folding on a watermarked sheet with a couple tiny spots and two printer`s creases at right. 6.5 W x 11.7 H Dampier, William (Capt.) 1723

Essay d`une Carte Reduite, Contenant les Parties Connuees du Globe Terrestre… This very large and attractive world chart is drawn on Mercator`s projection. North America is shown with a prominent River of the West connecting through a series of rivers and lakes from Lake Superior to the Pacific - representing the elusive search for a Northwest Passage. The Russian discoveries in the North Pacific are shown with Alaska depicted as an island named I. Unamak. Australia is labeled Nouvelle Hollande with Terre de Diemen still linked to the mainland. New Zealand is fully formed showing both islands and there are numerous islands in the Pacific. The large, decorative title cartouche and two fine compass roses with rhumb lines make this a very attractive chart. Australia and New Zealand reflect the discoveries of Capt. Cook, but Tasmania is still attached to Australia, suggesting a publish date after 1770. Issued folding on watermarked paper with light to moderate offsetting. 19.8 W x 27.5 H Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1748

Outline of the Geology of the Globe Drawn on Mercator`s Projection, this thematic map depicts the entire world with a separate hemisphere of the ""Supposed Antarctic Continent"" that locates Wilke`s Land, South Victoria, Enderby Land and Cook`s sighting of 1774. This map uses six different colors to identify various geologic types. Along the bottom are the comparative heights of mountains and volcanoes aligned with the position on the map. Hitchcock was an eminent professor of chemistry and natural history at Amherst College and was selected in 1830 to conduct a general survey of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and published the first major American geological work. Issued folding with a binding trim at right and an associated binding tear that extends 3.5"" into the image closed on verso with archival material. A few short separations have been closed on verso with archival tape and there is light toning primarily along the folds. 18.5 W x 23.3 H Hitchcock, Edward 1853

Rand McNally Eight-Inch Terrestrial Globe This attractive eight-inch terrestrial desk globe is situated on a bronzed Art Nouveau metal base with claw and ball feet. Solid brass hour ring is held by a turned brass nut. The title Rand McNally Eight-Inch Terrestrial Globe is contained in an oval cartouche. No date is given but the globe names Czechoslovakia and shows Hejaz in western Arabia, making the globe circa 1920. The map has a large analemma ""showing the Sun`s declination and the difference of time between the clock and the sun for every day of the year.” Globe is very good with some minor surface abrasions. Copper base is near fine. 15 W x 9 H Rand McNally & Co., 1920

Map and Description of the Principal Mountains, &c. Throughout the World This fascinating chart features numbered illustrations of mountains, volcanoes, and towns from across the globe depicted side by side for easy comparison. The numbers correspond with the lists surrounding the chart, which identify the location pictured and its elevation. A dotted line divides the chart by hemisphere. At 21,440 feet above sea level, Chimborazo in the Andes is the highest peak noted in the Western Hemisphere, while in the east the highest summits of the Himalayas tower above the pack, reaching an altitude of 27,677 feet. On a full folio sheet with text measuring 20.5 x 16.7"", with an alternate title, Comparative Height of the Principal Mountains and Other Elevations in the World, running below the chart. Arranged by Fielding Lucas, Jr. and engraved by Young & Delleker. There are a few faint spots within the image and small damp stains confined to the blank margins. 12.3 W x 13.5 H Carey & Lea, 1822

[Lot of 2] Amer. Sep. Partie des Etats Unis. No. 57 [and] Amer. Sep. Partie des Etats-Unis. No. 57 (bis) A. Amer. Sep. Partie des Etats Unis. No. 57 (19.4 x 18.2""). Covers the region from northern Florida to southern North Carolina. Shows the topography of the southern Appalachians and river system and lists numerous towns and cities. Condition: An attractive example in original color with just a few small, faint spots of foxing. (A) B. Amer. Sep. Partie des Etats-Unis. No. 57 (bis) (19.4 x 19.8""). This sheet, comprised mostly of text, includes the Outer Banks of North Carolina along with an inset of Bermuda. Condition: Original color with light color offsetting and a few spots of foxing. (B+) The Atlas Universel contained 400 maps in six volumes. It was the first atlas made up of lithographed maps, and the first to present all the maps on the same scale (1: 1,641,836), with each map covering an area of approximately 20 degrees longitude (from Paris) and 6 degrees of latitude. If all the maps were joined together they would form a globe of 7.75 meters in diameter. The maps were published by subscription between 1825 and 1827, with each part containing ten maps. There was only one edition and the subscription list shows that 810 copies were sold; thus the maps are quite rare. See description above. 18.2 W x 19.4 H Vandermaelen, Philippe Marie Guillaume 1825

A Plan of the City of Paris This detailed plan of Paris identifies major streets and 78 notable locations in the City of Light, including Place de la Concorde (here called Lewis the XV. Place), Tuileries Palace, Notre Dame (Our Lady), and the Louvre (The Old Louver). A small, simple compass rose capped with a fleur-de-lis in the Seine orients the north to the top left of the sheet. The decorative title cartouche includes the sun, a globe, a bust, a couple barrels, and other items that symbolize the intellectual and commercial strength of the city. There are a few faint spots in the image and the sheet has been remargined at left with old paper. The title cartouche has been hand colored. 9 W x 10.3 H Stockdale, John 1800

A New General Atlas, Constructed from the Latest Authorities, by Arrowsmith, Hydrograher to the Prince Regent…Comprehended in Fifty Three Maps from Original Drawings This complete atlas features 53 copperplate maps, each drawn by Arrowsmith the younger and engraved by Sidney Hall, with a few engraved by Thomson in collaboration with Hall. The maps include two world, 29 related to Europe and Scandinavia, 16 on Asia, Africa, and Oceania, and 6 related to the Americas. The United States map shows Georgia extending from the coast to the Mississippi River. The area west of the Mississippi is blank and labeled Louisiana. Some of the maps have a modest amount of original color, otherwise they are uncolored. Title page has Atlas holding the globe above two putti, one sailing a dingy, the other engaged in cartographic studies with a globe, map and dividers. Hardbound with marbled paper and original paper label, engraved title page, Index, maps with many tissue guards still in place. In front of the title page are two pages promoting the new ""Edinburgh Gazetteer"" accompanied by an atlas by A. Arrowsmith. The maps are sound, but have overall foxing. Front and back covers are detached with the first few end papers and the advertisement loose. 11.5 W x 9.8 H Arrowsmith, Aaron, Jr. 1817

Geographie Universelle Atlas Migeon... This French atlas is one of the most decorative atlases of the late 19th century. In addition to being hand colored, the majority of the maps feature one or more superb vignettes showcasing key cities or monuments from the region. The atlas contains 43 maps (41 of which are double-page), including one celestial chart, six historical maps, and 37 modern maps. The modern maps consist of 2 world, 18 of Europe, 4 of Asia, 8 of Africa, 4 of the Americas, and 1 of Oceania. Each map is accompanied by two pages of text with geographical, political and historical information about the region. The map of the United States shows an extensive system of roads, several territories, and a lovely vignette of the US Capitol in Washington, DC. The maps are all single-sided and tipped into the atlas with back straps. The decorative title page is printed in red and black and features a vignette of Cybele, the goddess of towns, pointing to a location on a globe, surrounded by instruments representing the arts, sciences, agriculture, and war. Behind her are inventions both old and new: the Sphinx and great pyramids of Giza and a ship, as well as a steam locomotive and a hot air balloon.Folio, with original brown pebbled cloth covers with gilt embossed titling and decorations on spine and covers. The maps are almost all near fine, with light toning along sheet edges. A couple of maps have a few small spots of foxing. The binding is sound with light wear to covers and spine. 14.5 W x 10.8 H Migeon, J. 1887

Geography Anatomiz`d: or, the Geographical Grammar… This geography book consists of two parts - the first focusing on the ""General View of the Terraqueous Globe"" and the second focused on the ""Particular View of the Terraqueous Globe"" with copper-engraved plates by John Senex. Complete, there are 17 maps including 12 of Europe and one each of the world, Asia, Africa, North America and South America. Both the world map and the North America map feature California as an Island and a huge blank area in Northwestern North America. 12mo, 432 pp. Hardbound in original full calf. The maps are generally good with light to moderate toning, minor offsetting, and some maps also showing some damp stains. Text is good to very good with light toning and foxing. The front hinge is perished, the front cover is nearly detached, and both covers are somewhat worn with bumped edges. 7.5 W x 5 H Gordon, Patrick 1744

A three section globe wernicke bookcase

Dent falling ball clock, the brass globe with silvered band dial and applied silver mermaid surmounted by a crown finial suspended from a foliate embossed back plate signed Dent, London, Schulz Hans-Werner, 11" high

Large black slate and green marble two train mantel clock, the Vincenti movement striking on a gong, the 4.5" dial within foliate incised stepped temple case, 15.5" high (pendulum); together with a quartz mantel clock with simulated malachite globe top upon an ornate white metal base, 16" high (2)

A Philips 14 inch terrestrial globe, circa 1935, on a circular mahogany base, measuring 52cm high

An Art Deco walnut Globe Wernicke three section bookcase, on block legs, height approx 100cm, width approx 85cm.

An early 20th Century oak Globe Wernicke four section bookcase, fitted with a drawer, on square tapering legs, height approx 165cm, width approx 86cm.

An early 20th Century table globe, marked `The Waverley Globe, The Book of Knowledge`, diameter approx 20cm, raised on an ebonized stand.

A Mappin & Webb plated `The Greenwich Meridian Clock` timepiece, the silvered and gilt globe case hinged to reveal the movement detailed `Serial No. 081`, on an onyx and plated circular base, height approx 26.5cm.

A 19th Century Meissen figure group, depicting two classical entwined figures, having floral encrusted decoration on a square plinth heightened in gilt, 29cm high and a similar figure depicting a Queen on horseback with orb and Sceptre on a floral encrusted base, decorated with a globe and a book, 21cm high, (both AF), (2) - see illustration

A mahogany globe raised on turned pillar out tripod feet.

A Philips 10 inch terrestrial globe. H. 30.5 cm.

Bellin, Jacques Nicolas (1703-1772) A French World Map - Du Globe Terrestre 1784 edition (revised from 1755) published Paris 1784 with early map of Australia, later coloured framed and glazed 53cm.; 21ins high by 81cm.; 32ins wide This map is particularly interesting as it is one of the earliest depictions of Australia where the outline of the country is reasonably accurately delineated. It was produced at a time when the French were trying of vie with British global domination.

An oak Globe-Wernicke four tier bookcase, with three fold-down leaded glass doors with upper cubby hole and flank glazed doors, fitted a single drawer below

A French silver gilt pocket watch with engine turned dial and a collection of other pocket and desk watches including two globe shaped watches

A parasol handle, with blue-stained jasper globe finial, the collar inscribed 'Mrs Edgar Kettle, 3 Keith Grove, Uxbridge Rd, W...' 'valued by owner', 22.5cm long, and an umbrella, with tiger's eye globe finial, the collar inscribed, with black silk shade, 90cm long (2)

An album containing an extensive quantity of Edwardian and later postcards all depicting leading actresses and actors from the stage and music halls of the day including Miss Ethel Barrymore, Miss Lily Brayton, Miss Mabel Love, Mr Seymour Hicks, also including a number of postcards dating from the 1920s and 1930s advertising various productions at different theatres such as Nurse Benson at the Globe Theatre, You Do Make Oi Laaf! A Country Girl At Daly`s Theatre, Robin Hood at the Lyric Theatre, etc

An elaborate shaft and globe decanter by Thos Webb with extensive star and fan cut detail with slice cut neck together with a cased decanter with matching decoration, also by Thos Webb, a contemporary club decanter of slender form, four brandy balloon glasses, six wine glasses, six tumblers and six small wine glasses, also by Thos Webb in matching pattern (several boxed)

A selection of clear cut glass to include a good quality shaft and globe decanter with fan cut detail and pointed stopper, a large glass bowl on pedestal foot, a further bowl, decanters, vase, etc together with a large silver plated drinks tray with embossed decoration, a silver plated lidded serving dish with internal clear glass liner, sundry silver plated cutlery,a Spong mincer and two onyx table lamps, etc

A vintage cast iron hand crank petrol pump circa 1920's Condition Report Appears complete apart from lacking globe

Solid oak double tier Globe-Wernicke style bookcase with glazed hinged opening doors on short turned legs & internal shelf. 89cm wide, 92cm high, 26cm DIA

Oak Globe-Wernicke style bookcase in three sections. 86cm wide 123cm wide 30cm deep

A Post War Isle of Wight globe vase with flared neck in tonal pink and purples with air bubble highlights, 12cm high together with a later Isle of Wight sleeve vase. (2)

A pair of miniature late 19th Century Thomas Webb & Sons vases of globe and shaft form cased in a graduated butterscotch over opal with gilded floral decoration, height 9cm. (2)

An Edwardian mahogany 5 tier stacking lawyers bookcase cabinet in the manner of Globe Wernicke. Raised on tapered legs, the lowest tier having 4 short drawers with 4 collapsible folding bookcase cabinet sections atop.

A model 20th century globe on stand

PORTRAIT DE L’EMPEREUR JAHANGIR (1569-1627) Miniature, gouache et dorure sur ivoire, représentant l’empereur Jahangir, debout, de profil, auréolé, richement vêtu d’une tunique brodée de fleurs doré, paré de bijoux en perles et tenant un globe dans sa main droite et son chamchir de la main gauche. Titre en persan au-dessus du personnage. (Petit manque au coin gauche, collée sur un support de velours, encadrée sous verre). Inde du Nord, XIXe  siècle. DIM. A VUE : 15,5 X 7,5 CM

VASELINE GLASS LIGHT SHADE, BLUE GLASS GLOBE & PIN DISH

CELESTIAL GLOBE ON STAND CIRCA 1950,S

An 8 inch "Geographia" Terrestrial Globe, on ebonised pedestal.

A Geographia 12ins terrestrial globe dated 1923, on a turned wood stand.

A pair of Victorian silver pepper pots, each in the form of a putti lifting a globe on a square base, Birmingham, 1890, together with three George IV silver teaspoons by Samuel Wintle, London, 1823 Condition Report: There are shallow dents to the tops of the condiments. One of the platform bases has a buckle in two corners. Slightly rubbed hallmarks.

A Geographia 8" terrestrial globe on stepped bakelite base, approx 31cm high overall.