Description
This is a floor-standing globe drinks cabinet, designed to resemble an antique terrestrial globe on a decorative wooden stand.
The upper hemisphere lifts to reveal a fitted bar compartment, with a central opening for bottles and curved slots around the edge for glasses. Classical figures decorate the interior, while the outside displays an old-world map in muted ochre, terracotta, green and brown.
Distinctive details include:
- An arched meridian support, topped with a brass-coloured finial.
- Four turned wooden legs, connected by shaped stretchers and a central pedestal.
- Small brass-coloured castors, allowing the cabinet to be moved.
- A warm, dark-brown finish, complementing the aged appearance of the map.
It has the character of a traditional library or study piece, combining decorative cartography with concealed drinks storage. Light scratches and surface wear are visible.