Monumental Scottish Globe on Stand

Origin

Scotland

Period

1920-1949

Materials

Mahogany, lithograph on paper, brass, steel

Dimensions

Diam.	30 in;
Diam.	76.2 cm;

Condition

Excellent.

Creation Date

1924

Number of Pieces

2-3

Description

William (1802-1888) and Alexander Keith (1804-1871) Johnston began as apprentices to the Scottish globe maker and publisher James Kirkwood before his workshop suffered a fire. Setting up their own workshop, they became one of the most successful globe makers in the world. Their largest model, seen here, is one of the rarest and would have been made for institutions or the most prestigious private libraries and won a number of medals in the Great Exhibition in London.

Styles / Movements

Other

Incollect Reference Number

246406