geography
Large Vintage A.J. Nystrom Wall Mounted or Tabletop Activity / Military Globe
$2,200.00Machine Age-style A.J. Nystrom of Chicago Military or Activity Globe composed of a spun metal blue orb with green slated land masses outlined in yellow. These globes were used by the military and NASA, in addition to serving as geographical learning tools for classrooms (hence the lack of identifying information on the land masses). They were intended to be written on using chalk.
This example (circa 1940s) is in very nice condition for its age with light dimpling and one larger dent (13th picture) and minor scuffs and scratches throughout in addition to the heavy patina / oxidation to the metal base.
Can be wall-mounted via a hole in the base, as shown, or sit tabletop.
Impressive size:
Globe itself: 21.63″ Diameter
Length including the meridian: 24.38″
H: 26″
Base diameter: 15″
Large-Scale Vintage Denoyer Geppert Military Globe / Activity Globe
Machine Age-style Denoyer Geppert of Chicago Military or Activity Globe composed of a spun metal blue orb with black slated land masses outlined in yellow. These globes were used by the military and NASA, in addition to serving as geographical learning tools for classrooms (hence the lack of identifying information on the land masses). They were intended to be written on using chalk.
This example (circa 1940s-1950) is in remarkable condition for its age (the best we have seen) with only light spotting throughout from oxidation, one scuff to the base, a couple of scratches on the land masses, and a few, light white streaks (likely from the chalk or chalk removal). Uniquely adjustable by means of the semi-circular meridian ring (the globe can be manually shifted in a downward or upward direction along the meridian).
Impressive size (20″ Diameter x 30″ High).
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″).
Vintage French Modern Illuminated Glass Globe Terrestre by Girard et Barrère
$1,600.00Girard et Barrère illuminated terrestrial glass globe illustrating major shipping routes, ca. 1968, France – Rhodesia and Congo (pre-Zaire) present – Bangladesh not present.
Composed of paper gores over glass, supported by a walnut base and cast/patinated brass half-meridian.
Litho and hand-painted details present (some land mass and water bodies are hand-painted, as shown, giving this a unique Folk Art quality).
Sourced in Naples, Italy and wired for Italian use with Italian plug (plug will be changed for US use, unless otherwise requested).
Soiling, minor losses, and light, general wear present. Overall, in very good, vintage condition.
H: 16.75″
L: 13″
D: 12″
Vintage Petite Illuminated Glass Precision Globe by Replogle
$950.00Diminutive 10″ diameter Replogle Precision Globe circa late 1952 / early 1953 (Israel, Korea, and Ethiopia are present).
Charming desk / bedside decorative object, given its size (roughly 2″ smaller – width, depth, and heigh, than a typical globe), offering a warm light source.
Composed of paper gores over glass, supported by a metal base and cast metal half-meridian with on / off pull string. Newly rewired.
Spots of paper loss present (one significant section in the North Pacific Ocean) and general wear to the globe itself, along with scuffs/oxidation to the metal elements .
Measures: H 14″ L 10.75″ D 10″ (globe diameter is 10″).