'Globe' by J. Forest, 1930s
J. Forest for Girard, Barrière & Thomas, Paris : an illuminated terrestrial globe, made of glass with the paper map overlaid, of 1 cm : 500 km scale by French map retailer Girard, Barrière & Thomas of Rue de Buci, Paris, the whole globe set on a square chrome plated base, with four barrel feet. French, circa late 1930s.
Height overall: 18 inches (46 cms), diameter of globe 9½ inches (24 cms).
Additional Note: this piece has been completely rewired, and is full working order, with sympathetically styled silk cable.
Reference: 4743