Globe Restoration

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With over 25 years experience experience as a restorer of Fine Celestial, Terrestrial Globes and Antique metal work my studio workshop in South West Wales offers the highest standard of sympathetic restoration. Applying expert knowledge of the materials associated with historic globes, including, Newton, Smiths, J and W Cary and Malby, I apply the highest standard of craftsmanship and a and aesthetic understanding to all of my work.

A 6 inch illuminated globe by Georama Ltd.Georama was a subsidiary of George Philip and son specialising in illuminated ...
31/07/2025

A 6 inch illuminated globe by Georama Ltd.
Georama was a subsidiary of George Philip and son specialising in illuminated globes based in Asylum Road Peckham and manufactured early 1930’s. Favourite from my own collection of vintage and antique globes.
DM for price.

Crating the globes for return journey to Scilly Isles.
17/07/2025

Crating the globes for return journey to Scilly Isles.

Working on a beautiful pair of 21 inch Cary globes.Back in their stands and ready to be packed for their return journey ...
10/07/2025

Working on a beautiful pair of 21 inch Cary globes.
Back in their stands and ready to be packed for their return journey to the Scilly Isles.

1807 terrestrial globe one of a pair of 18 inch globes by W and T M Bardin. A rare example retaining its original colour...
03/06/2025

1807 terrestrial globe one of a pair of 18 inch globes by W and T M Bardin. A rare example retaining its original colouring.

Restoration of one of a pair of 18 inch globes by Bardin circa 1800. Superb replacement metal work by Matthew Hopkinson ...
02/06/2025

Restoration of one of a pair of 18 inch globes by Bardin circa 1800. Superb replacement metal work by Matthew Hopkinson and thanks to for his additional help.

21 inch celestial globe 1799. Southern constellations, the river , the whale and the furnace.
23/03/2025

21 inch celestial globe 1799. Southern constellations, the river , the whale and the furnace.

January gone already.Horizon circle 1800.
05/02/2025

January gone already.
Horizon circle 1800.

18 inch library globes by Bardin. London 1807.
31/01/2025

18 inch library globes by Bardin. London 1807.

Malby’s  terrestrial globe model number 1.Possibly the earliest example of this globe being published in June 1843 and c...
30/09/2024

Malby’s terrestrial globe model number 1.
Possibly the earliest example of this globe being published in June 1843 and costing 7 guineas.

James Kirkwood and Son. Founded 1774,Parliament Square Edinburgh. Moved to 11 St Andrew Street 1826 after “the great fir...
14/06/2024

James Kirkwood and Son. Founded 1774,Parliament Square Edinburgh. Moved to 11 St Andrew Street 1826 after “the great fire of Edinburgh “ began at the printing workshop. 6th generation working today as Alexander Kirkwood and son.

Kirkwood’s 12 inch table globe before and after cleaning. Beautifully stylish engraving and colouring .Made in Edinburgh...
14/06/2024

Kirkwood’s 12 inch table globe before and after cleaning. Beautifully stylish engraving and colouring .
Made in Edinburgh circa 1830.

Lost  Cause ?Badly damaged Cary globe. The globe was damaged in a domestic flood. Much loved family piece that the clien...
07/06/2024

Lost Cause ?
Badly damaged Cary globe. The globe was damaged in a domestic flood. Much loved family piece that the client was determined to see restored.

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