This terrestrial Globe demonstrates why Weber Costello globe models are some of the most desirable to collectors. While the 1925 Exposition des Arts Decorativs et Industriels Modernes in Paris launched the Art Deco Movement, in the US a group of Engineers, Architects and Artists forged a new American Design aesthetic. Their work moved away from the decorative French mode towards the clean lines of the German Bauhaus movement, finally attaining its unmistakable American Modern Style. As a result, strikingly innovative objects were produced, from individual pieces of art to everyday use objects. One may think of buildings by Frankl, cocktail glasses designed by Bel Geddes or textile prints by Edward Steichen. The clean, streamline features and abstinence of traditional ornamental features introduced the American Middle Class to the Machine Age, where form and function finally merged. Whit its superb American Modern Base, this globe is not only a vintage scientific instrument but also undeniably a fine piece of art. The same model can be found in the collection of the National Library of Austria in Vienna. This exquisit artifact is a splendid aviation masterpiece not just for an aficionado of fine design though also for the political historian. An opportunity to own a true museum quality object. Description: Diameter of the pasteboard orb is 12 inches with a total height of 17.5 inches. Age is based on political borders display, showing a post WW2(1949) World. Israel is visible, which was officially created in 1948. The region was previously documented as Palestine. Korea is not shown to be divided into North and South (1953). Pakistan is shown as a region of India, not an independent nation(1947). Oceans displayed on the orb are black rather than the common green and provide a superb contrast to the rich colored lands. The half meridian and base are finished in brilliant chrome and complement the map perfectly. Condition: Well preserved, colors are bold, details crisp, some scuffing, wrinkles or other age appropriate wear, mostly within the equatorial area. The chrome finish has a brilliant shine,minimal pitting. A perfect merger of form and function. $515 - Item#:  715WCAIRP49