Until post WW1, the American Style was to follow the traditional design of the European Mother countries. However, influenced by the Art Deco Movement of France and the clean Geometric Bauhaus Development in Germany, US Design began to have a direction of its own, the American Modern aka Machine Age. Tear Drop and Bullet –shaped aerodynamic designs were not just used on forms of transportation but daily used objects, from vacuum cleaners to cars…and this terrestrial globe. It is a superb example of the movement. Consisting of a classic streamline designed cast iron base and glass orb, offering a political map of 1936. This model features an electric lighting mechanism and offers an exquisite ambiance when illuminated. Illuminated glass globes had been manufactured in the USA for a very short period, from 1935 to about 1960 when more economic plastics replaced the hand mounted glass spheres. This fine Replogle illuminated model stands out, combining form and function at its best. Highly desirable among discerning collectors, the same model is part of a collection of the National Library of Austria and other museum systems. There are no records of sales in public auction houses as this model is rarely offered for acquisition. The hand blown glass globe is covered with 12 individual, hand applied paper gores. Oceans are black rather than the common green, providing a spectacular contrast to the bold color lands. The orb is attached to a cast iron base, finished in silver. Diameter of the globe itself is 10 inches with a total height of about 13.5 inches. We will also provide a copy of the original patent for the mounting design. This is a well maintained piece with minimal wear in form of scuffing and an area on the base where some of the clear shellack has worn. The model has been re-wired to answer safety concerns. The age of the globe is based on production activity of this model and political borders displayed, which are as follows: Europe: A pre WW2 Europe is shown with Germany still in its post WW1 borders, Austria has not yet been annexed (1938). Africa: Ethiopia is marked to be under Italian control (1936-41) but not yet re-named Italian East Africa. Middle East: Persia has been re-named Iran (1936). This is truly an exceptional artifact. Ell packed, this fine piece will ship for $18.00 domestic, $56.00 World Wide. $1,035 — Item #: 813REPMASHAGE36 - SOLD