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1960s Crams ‘Terrestrial’ Illuminating Glass Globe
Glass globe designed in the 1960s by the George F Cram Company (Indianapolis, Indiana). Bold colors (primarily yellows and greens) and lovely copper finish to the brass hardware. Features an ‘on/off’ pull chain and is rewired and ready for use. Globe itself is 10.5″ in diameter. Base alone is: 9″ L x 6″ D.
H: 14.25″ x Diameter: 10.5″
Petite Illuminated Glass Globe by George F. Cram Co.
Diminutive 7″ diameter globe. Rare example scarcely found in this size, circa late 1952 / early 1953 (Korea and Ethiopia are both present). Charming desk / bedside decorative item, given its size, offering a warm light source.
Composed of paper gores over glass, supported by a patinated / bronzed metal stepped base and half-meridian with on / off pull string. Will be presented newly rewired.
Small spots of paper and finish loss present, along with one surface dimple and a single scratch. General soiling / natural patina present from age and use.
Measures: H 11″
L 8″
D 7″
(globe diameter is 7″).