An exquisite 1940 Cram’s illuminated Glass Globe with unusual mounting.

Another fine testament to the courage of Cram’s, exploring different design and color options for terrestrial globes!
This model has a beautiful, warm glow when illuminated as the oceans are in a golden yellow rather than the common blue/green. Note the unique mounting, consisting of a metal half meridian and wooden base. Both are finished in an antique white lacquer and provide an Arts & Craft feel to the mounting. Very unique indeed!
Politically the globe demonstrates the dawn of WW2, as Germany is shown to have advanced its territory, Austria and part of Czechoslovakia are shown to be occupied. The rarely seen Italian East Africa is visible as well.

The globe itself is in very good condition. The map is fully intact and has still its beautiful golden color. The mounting shows a little age as some of the lacquer has chipped. The cord is original and looks as it has barely survived WW2. Some people prefer the original cord, however, we will gladly replace the cord if requested and at no additional charge.

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