Globe - 1970-1980
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Vintage wooden book holder in antique style from Greece, dating to 1970–1980, with a 24 cm high structure and a 11 cm diameter globe on a 16 cm deep base, modelled as a Atlas globe book support and in excellent condition.
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Spectacular vintage support set that marked history, used to hold books. Regarding Greek mythology, Atlas was a Titan responsible for bearing the weight of the heavens on his shoulders, a punishment decreed by the father of all gods, Zeus. Atlas was the leader of the Titans in the Titanomachy, a war against the gods of Olympus. Zeus and the Olympians emerged victorious, and Atlas received an eternal punishment: to support the celestial vault. Made with a wooden structure and figures, it has a bronze patina finished with high-quality resin, giving it an antique look. The base is made of bronze pieces on a black velvet sub-base, in very good condition. An important attachment with extensive photographic detail for assessment and evaluation. Its condition should be considered. It is packed in specialized, large-volume, and heavy packaging. I ship outside the European Community or Europe and independent countries, which is not included in Catawiki’s shipping price and incurs an additional shipping cost. Ideal Christmas gift.
Origin: Greece
Measures
Height: 24 cm
Width: 11 cm
Depth: 16 cm
Globe: Ø 11 cm
Important notice: Due to the current tariffs implemented by the U.S. government, the Hong Kong Post Office no longer ships parcels to the United States. We regret that we are currently unable to send any packages to the United States.
Spectacular vintage support set that marked history, used to hold books. Regarding Greek mythology, Atlas was a Titan responsible for bearing the weight of the heavens on his shoulders, a punishment decreed by the father of all gods, Zeus. Atlas was the leader of the Titans in the Titanomachy, a war against the gods of Olympus. Zeus and the Olympians emerged victorious, and Atlas received an eternal punishment: to support the celestial vault. Made with a wooden structure and figures, it has a bronze patina finished with high-quality resin, giving it an antique look. The base is made of bronze pieces on a black velvet sub-base, in very good condition. An important attachment with extensive photographic detail for assessment and evaluation. Its condition should be considered. It is packed in specialized, large-volume, and heavy packaging. I ship outside the European Community or Europe and independent countries, which is not included in Catawiki’s shipping price and incurs an additional shipping cost. Ideal Christmas gift.
Origin: Greece
Measures
Height: 24 cm
Width: 11 cm
Depth: 16 cm
Globe: Ø 11 cm
Important notice: Due to the current tariffs implemented by the U.S. government, the Hong Kong Post Office no longer ships parcels to the United States. We regret that we are currently unable to send any packages to the United States.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Diameter
11 cm
Model
Vintage globe map book holder for Atlas
Material
Wood
Country of Origin
Greece
Style
Antique
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
24 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
16 cm
Estimated Period
1970-1980
