American Moore & Nims. The Franklin Terrestrial Globe 10 inches in diameter containing all the Geographical Divisions & Political Boundaries to the present date carefully compiled from the best authorities. Moore & Nims Troy N.Y. and The Franklin improved Celestial Globe with the new Constellations. Merrian & Moore Troy, N.Y. c1858.

Pre-Civil War 10 inch globe pair from an old lodge hall which accounts for their exceptional state of preservation. Either side of the Worshipful Master's chair are two tall columns which are usually topped with globes. Often these globes are commonplace ones; this is not the case here. The terrestrial globe shows "Russian America" for Alaska, thus dating them pre-1867. Unusual West in the United States with Dacota Territory and Idaho quite large including Wyoming. Tibet is called "Bod", India called Hindostan, Afghanistan is called "Cabool" and the Kenya region in Africa is "Zanguebar". The celestial globe may be slightly earlier than the terrestrial but they have always been together as a pair. Exceptional condition with original varnish. Not a restoration. They always being high on columnar pedestals meant that they were seldom handled. There is a small crack in the south China area extending down into "Barmah" (Burma). It rubs slightly within the full ring meridian at Hindostan. Also a couple small dents on the title label. The hand coloring is bright and sharp and the varnish is still shiney. The folk art bases are noteworthy, being hand carved polychrome of a lotus plant in green with white blossoms extending out. The bases are a special design done by or for the Masons and not original to the globes. Bases a bit dusty but fine folk art. Each base is 13 inches high and each globe stands about 25 inches. The leaves and protruding flowers give a somewhat ancient Egyptian look and extend out to 23 inches. A dramatic and decorative potential newelpost statement. Unlike any other globe pair we have ever encountered. 

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