Globe - 1950-1960
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Lot of three vintage globes dating from circa 1950–1960, made of paper (karton).
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Lot of Three Vintage Globes – c. 1950 (Netherlands, Italy, Germany)
An attractive and varied lot of three mid-20th century globes, dating from approximately the 1950s, representing Dutch, Italian and German globe production. A charming group for collectors, decorators or dealers.
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1. SVH Dutch Globe – ca. 1950
• Height: 40 cm
• Diameter: approx. 20 cm
• Origin: The Netherlands
A classic post-war Dutch political globe by SVH, mounted on a turned wooden stand. The globe reflects the geopolitical situation of the early Cold War period and retains strong decorative presence.
Condition: Visible denting and cracking, including damage around part of the equator (see photos). Structurally stable but clearly used.
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2. Antonio Vallardi (Milano) – Italian Globe – ca. 1950
• Height: 27 cm
• Diameter: approx. 10 cm
• Origin: Italy
A charming small Italian globe produced by the respected Milanese publisher Antonio Vallardi. Elegant proportions and typical mid-century Italian design.
Condition: Generally good. Some small dark spotting on the globe surface. Paint on the base shows wear.
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3. Rath’s Politischer Globus – Germany – ca. 1950
• Height: 18 cm
• Diameter: approx. 11 cm
• Origin: Germany
A small German political globe mounted on a turned bronze-coloured base. Attractive compact display size.
Condition: Cracks and areas of missing paper. Clear age-related wear.
Overall: This lot offers a nice cross-section of European globe production around 1950. While condition varies and none are in collector-grade state, together they form a decorative and historically interesting ensemble. Ideal for decorative use and entry-level globe collectors.
Lot of Three Vintage Globes – c. 1950 (Netherlands, Italy, Germany)
An attractive and varied lot of three mid-20th century globes, dating from approximately the 1950s, representing Dutch, Italian and German globe production. A charming group for collectors, decorators or dealers.
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1. SVH Dutch Globe – ca. 1950
• Height: 40 cm
• Diameter: approx. 20 cm
• Origin: The Netherlands
A classic post-war Dutch political globe by SVH, mounted on a turned wooden stand. The globe reflects the geopolitical situation of the early Cold War period and retains strong decorative presence.
Condition: Visible denting and cracking, including damage around part of the equator (see photos). Structurally stable but clearly used.
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2. Antonio Vallardi (Milano) – Italian Globe – ca. 1950
• Height: 27 cm
• Diameter: approx. 10 cm
• Origin: Italy
A charming small Italian globe produced by the respected Milanese publisher Antonio Vallardi. Elegant proportions and typical mid-century Italian design.
Condition: Generally good. Some small dark spotting on the globe surface. Paint on the base shows wear.
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3. Rath’s Politischer Globus – Germany – ca. 1950
• Height: 18 cm
• Diameter: approx. 11 cm
• Origin: Germany
A small German political globe mounted on a turned bronze-coloured base. Attractive compact display size.
Condition: Cracks and areas of missing paper. Clear age-related wear.
Overall: This lot offers a nice cross-section of European globe production around 1950. While condition varies and none are in collector-grade state, together they form a decorative and historically interesting ensemble. Ideal for decorative use and entry-level globe collectors.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Diameter
20 cm
Paper type
Cardboard
Material
Paper
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
40 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
20 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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