1880's Andrews Terrestrial Globe

A fascinating 8" Terrestrial Table Globe by A.H. Andrews & Co. surmounted by a triangular hour pointer. This Globe features a printed North polar hour calotte. an Andrews-type brass meridian (with stationary outer ring & adjustable inner ring), Andrews-type dodecahedral horizon band with paper calendar and decoratively- illustrated zodiac. Raised on a pierced, caste-iron tripod.  Gothic-Revival design on flat-shape supports/legs feature trefoil and quatrefoil cut-outs. Joined by a central cylinder-form standard, with terminal tightening bolt and knob.

Oceans are indicated by a light shade green-beige; Landmasses, other geographic features, and outlines are indicated in darker shades of green and various other colors. Ocean currents are indicated in white. Isothermal lines are shown in Blue (likely for January) and Red, with associated Roman numerals, but not indicated in key. Elongated oval analemma in Pacific Ocean. 

Features of Note: 

North & South Dakota labeled as 'DAK' (shown as one territory, prior to individual statehoods in 1889). Oklahoma is labeled 'IND TER' (Indian Territory); pre-Oklahoma Territory in 1890. Alaska is also labeled (post-1867). Featured in The Rocky Mountains are Pikes Peak (mapped by 1859), Longs Peak (mapped by 1820), and South Pass (mapped by 1840). Nevada's Southeastern border extends to a full triangle. Montana and Idaho are also shown with earlier borders. 

Cartouche:

ANDREW’s/ Eight Inch/ Terrestrial Globe,/ With latest discoveries and/ Oceanic Currents/ A.H. ANDREWS & CO. Chicago, Ill.

The Victorian Gothic-Revival style of this piece is noteworthy in that American globemakers of the day utilized popular artistic motifs. This Gothic-motif stand featuring trefoils and quatrefoils utilized iron, which was a popular material for American Globemakers. Typical of Victorian Revivalism, many late 19th century American globes appear very similar to earlier English versions (with primarily Mahogany or ebonized wood bases).

Diameter: 15"

Height: 15"