Terrestrial table globe - 1960-1970
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Two complete sets of unused globe gores dating from 1964, made of paper, with original polar calottes, with larger gores about 47 × 9 cm and smaller gores about 36 × 7 cm.
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Two Complete Sets of Unused Globe Gores – Netherlands, 1964
A rare and highly decorative lot of two complete sets of original globe gores, dating from 1964 and produced by the Eerste Nederlandsche Globe Industrie, Zwolle, The Netherlands.
Each set consists of 12 chromolithographed paper gores and the original polar calottes, originally intended for the production of terrestrial globes. These specific gores were never used and remain in excellent, unused condition, which is exceptionally rare.
Details:
• Date: 1964
• Larger set gores: approx. 47 × 9 cm
• Smaller set gores: approx. 36 × 7 cm
• Technique: chromolithography
• Complete with original polar calottes
• Frames not included
Cartouche on the gores:
Eerste Nederlandsche Globe Industrie, Zwolle, Holland – TL-Globe – Scale 1:50,000,000 – Published 1964 – Mapwork: Kümmerly & Frey, Bern
The cartography was executed by the renowned Swiss mapmakers Kümmerly & Frey, adding further authority and historical interest to this lot.
Condition
• Unused / never mounted
• Fresh colours and crisp printing
• No tears, losses or staining
Why this lot is special
• Two complete globe gore sets offered together
• Original industrial globe production material
• Rare survivals in unused condition
• Highly decorative when framed or displayed
• Ideal for collectors, interior designers, museums and globe enthusiasts
These gores are not only historically interesting, but also lend themselves beautifully to decorative presentation, such as wall displays or framed installations.
A rare opportunity to acquire authentic mid-20th-century globe-making material in outstanding condition.
Two Complete Sets of Unused Globe Gores – Netherlands, 1964
A rare and highly decorative lot of two complete sets of original globe gores, dating from 1964 and produced by the Eerste Nederlandsche Globe Industrie, Zwolle, The Netherlands.
Each set consists of 12 chromolithographed paper gores and the original polar calottes, originally intended for the production of terrestrial globes. These specific gores were never used and remain in excellent, unused condition, which is exceptionally rare.
Details:
• Date: 1964
• Larger set gores: approx. 47 × 9 cm
• Smaller set gores: approx. 36 × 7 cm
• Technique: chromolithography
• Complete with original polar calottes
• Frames not included
Cartouche on the gores:
Eerste Nederlandsche Globe Industrie, Zwolle, Holland – TL-Globe – Scale 1:50,000,000 – Published 1964 – Mapwork: Kümmerly & Frey, Bern
The cartography was executed by the renowned Swiss mapmakers Kümmerly & Frey, adding further authority and historical interest to this lot.
Condition
• Unused / never mounted
• Fresh colours and crisp printing
• No tears, losses or staining
Why this lot is special
• Two complete globe gore sets offered together
• Original industrial globe production material
• Rare survivals in unused condition
• Highly decorative when framed or displayed
• Ideal for collectors, interior designers, museums and globe enthusiasts
These gores are not only historically interesting, but also lend themselves beautifully to decorative presentation, such as wall displays or framed installations.
A rare opportunity to acquire authentic mid-20th-century globe-making material in outstanding condition.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Type
Terrestrial table globe
Number of items
2
Material
Paper
Condition
As new - unused
Height
0.01 cm
Width
9 cm
Depth
47 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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