Vintage Italian decorative terrestrial globe featuring antiqued Old World cartography, a rotating meridian, illustrated zodiac calendar ring and turned wood pedestal stand. At 9.5 inches wide by 9.5 inches deep by 11.5 inches tall, this is a substantial tabletop version with excellent library and study decor appeal.
Details
- Type: Decorative terrestrial globe
- Origin: Italy
- Era: Circa 1960s to 1970s
- Style: Old World cartographic
- Dimensions: 9.5 W x 9.5 D x 11.5 H inches
- Globe: Printed paper map over spherical form
- Stand: Dark finished wood
- Base: Shaped platform with four turned supports
- Meridian: Rotating wood meridian with latitude and climate zone markings
- Horizon Ring: Illustrated zodiac signs and calendar markings
- Map Details: Antiqued cartography with decorative illustrations and historic style place names
- Function: Globe rotates within the meridian assembly
- Markings: No maker label visible in supplied photographs
Condition
Good vintage condition with age related surface wear, scuffs and finish wear. Paper map covering has slight lifting and peeling in several areas but remains attached and has not completely separated. Some edge wear is visible around the horizon ring and wooden structure. Displays very well overall.
Collector Appeal
Strong decorative example of the Italian Old World globe style, combining terrestrial cartography, astrology and zodiac imagery in a substantial wood tabletop stand.
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