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A Splendid c 1908 Trippensee Tellurium
As a refined scientific instrument, this tellurium
allowed to introduce eager student to the basics of our
Universe by reproducing the motions of the solar system.
Such devices had become popular during the 17th century,
following the publishing of Sir Isaac Newton’s universal
theory of gravity in 1687.
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Space Bank
Souvenirs and propaganda pieces on
both sides of the “Iron Curtain” produced many
items and have become highly collectable in the recent years.
No wonder, as these are truly space-aged and atomic pieces
of art! No matter if you collect Space program related merchandise,
money banks or globe novelties….this is a great decorative
piece. A great gift for somebody who has everything.
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| Retro Perpetual Desktop Calendar
In absolutely superb condition, this little perpetual
“Globe” calendar is the perfect desktop accessory
as it is functional and a great conversation starter at the
same time! Flip the globe every day to change the date. Day
and month can be updated with dials. This calendar will never
be outdated! Total height is 3" with
a length of 5" and width of 2"
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1950s' Globe Lamp with Mystery
Map
This funky desk lamp incorporates a tin globe with
litho map, more than likely made by J. Chein (USA). Not just
unusual in design but also within its map, this globe lamp
is certainly a most unusual novelty!
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Rand Mcnally Eight Inch Celestial
Globe
A fine Rand McNally 8" celestial globe dated
1935. Yellow stars in ordered magnitude per
scale located on cartouche. Mythical figures representing
constellations are in light blue contrasted beautifully against
a midnight blue background.12 Printed gores hand applied to
a dressed plaster orb. Chrome mounting hardware secures orb
to angular geometric mounting fixture atop and rectangular
wooden base finished in black.
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Reimers Clock Globe Dated 1954
This superb Mid-Century piece is an extraordinary
find! The terrestrial globe is mounted onto a clock with bakelite
housing. The sphereis actually an extension of the clock itself,
as it completes a full rotation every 24 hours. The horizon
ring identifies hours 1-24 in addition to the clock in the
base providing actual time.
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A Rare “Slated” Globe
From Dresden
From the mid 1800’s to the 1960’s, slated
globes were a popular tool for military and educational facilities
to teach geography related subjects. The slate-like finish
has the same properties as a chalk board, allowing drawing
on it with chalk. The red lines represent longitude and latitude.Slate
Globes are highly desirable collector’s pieces as these
spheres are no longer produced.
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16 inch Denoyer-Geppert Celestial
Globe
Majestic in size, bold in design and highlighting
the Space Age Era, this magnificent piece is a rarely obtainable
Object. As a desirable collectable piece, this model (also
dated 1956) can be found at the Globe Museum of the National
Library of Austria and the Whipple Museum of Scientific Instrument,
part of Cambridge University in the UK.
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Cigarette
Holder
A true blast from the past. Politically
incorrect for today’s health conscious society, this
1950s' globe model is a cigarette holder with integrated ashtray
as base. All made of metal and brass-plated, this “mod”
piece has retained its shine quite well! No rust is visible,
minor pitting in some areas. Total height 6”, length
also 6”. A guaranteed conversation piece!
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