Collectible Miniature Globe By Ikelmer Et Barbot In Paris C.1890

Miniature terrestrial sphere of 0m 25 cm circumference in lithographed paper, hand-decorated, mounted on a turned, lacquered and ebonized wooden base. Signed Ikelmer Editors and Manufacturer at 130 Rue Amelot in Paris, and Dressed according to the latest discoveries by R Barbot Geographer. Careful decoration, typical of the French belle époque with attention paid to aesthetics and precision. It represents the French precision craftsmanship of the 19th century, combining scientific rigor and visual rendering. Ikelmer globes are prized by collectors for their typical charm and their relative rarity - few documents detail the activity of the workshop, reinforcing their historical appeal. Well preserved, they can present a beautiful added value, both aesthetic and documentary.