Bidspirit auction | Two decorative desk globes of

Two decorative desk globes of varying styles - This lot comprises two decorative desk globes of differing designs. The larger item is an antique-style globe featuring a cream-coloured ground and dual-language cartography in English and Chinese. The map includes illustrated nautical motifs, historical sailing vessels, and geographical details such as ocean currents and mountain ranges. It is mounted on a turned, mahogany-toned wooden circular base with a gold-finish metal axis and meridian. A printed legend in the South Pacific Ocean includes the scale 1:64 000 000 and the mark GS(2020)3288. The second item is a contemporary miniature desk globe featuring a high-contrast black ground for the oceans and metallic gold-toned landmasses. The cartography utilizes modern typography and includes a numbered key for European nations. This globe is supported by a polished chrome-finish metal pedestal base and meridian arm. Large globe height: approximately 33 cm Small globe height: approximately 20 cm.