A Spectacular Representation of the Machine Age/ Art Deco Movement.

One of the rarest models to be found, this 1938 illuminated glass globe is simply stunning. Its clean, “stream lined” metal base offers a fantastic contrast to the black oceans and bold colored lands of the globe. When illuminated, the globe offers a wonderful rich and warm glow.

Electric illuminated glass globes were produced for only a short period, from the late 1920’s to the late 1950’s, when economically more affordable and less labor intensive plastic replaced the glass globes with hand mounted paper gores.

However, within that short period some of the finest globe models had been produced, including this one. A similar model (with green oceans) is owned the Globe museum of the National Library of Austria.

With this globe we will also provide a copy of the original patent for the mounting design.

The hand blown glass globe is covered with 12 individual paper gores. Oceans are in black, land is shown in gold, green and orange tones. The orb is mounted into an unusual cast iron base with stream line design and dark silver finish. The globe can be illuminated with a pull chain. Diameter of the globe itself is 10 inches with a total height of about 13.5 inches.

This model has been well maintained and is in overall superb condition. The light is functional. Colors are brilliant, details crisp. When illuminated, two small scuffmarks, the size of pinholes are visible. Otherwise a splendid model

The age of the globe has been identified by the political borders displayed:

Italian East Africa is visible; Austria has yet to be annexed by Germany.

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