with tag for "W & A.K. Johnston, Ltd. Edina Works, Edinburgh", early 20th century, watermark on paper for 1924, carved mahogany base with fluted legs, stretchers mounted with a compass, brass support ring, 55 x 38 in. overall, globe diameter 30 in.

Note: 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 shop, 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 post prestigious private libraries and won a number of medals in the Great Exhibition in London.

globe with conservation by Maria Pukownik, Ortanna, PA (several areas of paper cleaned and conserved); globe with scattered minor losses to paper with some wear, minor cracks, discoloration, and areas of retouch, top center with minor cracks and infill, does not currently seat properly on brass ring, needs adjustment, stand in good condition with minor bumps and edge wear