Globe - 1980-1990
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Art Deco earth globe made of stone and brass, dating to 1980–1990, with blue oceans featuring lapis lazuli and a 3.5 kg weight mounted on a brass semicircular pedestal.
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Description from the seller
Earth globe in gemstones. In excellent condition.
Color, blue.
Dimensions 32 x 32 x 34 cm.
From Osborne & Allen Lts, United Kingdom.
The globe is fixed in the middle of a golden semi-circle graduated every 15 degrees, itself screwed onto a pedestal. The set can be rested on a metal foot at your convenience. The color of the oceans is in blue color. These globes are made by hand with around thirty semi-precious natural stones (aventurine, mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell, jasper, fluorite, lapis lazuli, white marble, malachite, onyx, mother-of-pearl, nephrite, tiger's eye, quartz, serpentine , turquoise, etc.). Each country is represented by a semi-precious stone. The gemstone globe requires dozens of hours of craftsmanship. The main stages of its manufacture are as follows: cutting of the stones into thin blades, cutting of the blades to the template of the Countries, flat transfer of the junctions, installation on the support (a hollow resin globe), verification, cutting and crimping meridians, surfacing, calligraphy of names, fixing lacquer baths, surface polishing and installation of axes and pivots for stand mounting.
Will be very well packaged with insurance for any damage.
Earth globe in gemstones. In excellent condition.
Color, blue.
Dimensions 32 x 32 x 34 cm.
From Osborne & Allen Lts, United Kingdom.
The globe is fixed in the middle of a golden semi-circle graduated every 15 degrees, itself screwed onto a pedestal. The set can be rested on a metal foot at your convenience. The color of the oceans is in blue color. These globes are made by hand with around thirty semi-precious natural stones (aventurine, mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell, jasper, fluorite, lapis lazuli, white marble, malachite, onyx, mother-of-pearl, nephrite, tiger's eye, quartz, serpentine , turquoise, etc.). Each country is represented by a semi-precious stone. The gemstone globe requires dozens of hours of craftsmanship. The main stages of its manufacture are as follows: cutting of the stones into thin blades, cutting of the blades to the template of the Countries, flat transfer of the junctions, installation on the support (a hollow resin globe), verification, cutting and crimping meridians, surfacing, calligraphy of names, fixing lacquer baths, surface polishing and installation of axes and pivots for stand mounting.
Will be very well packaged with insurance for any damage.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
3500 g
Diameter
32 cm
Specific region of origin
China
Number of objects
1
Model
Lapis Lazuli
Material
Brass, Stone
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Style
Art Deco
Manufacturer/brand
Osborne & Allen Lts,
Colour
Blue
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
34 cm
Width
32 cm
Depth
32 cm
Estimated period
1980-1990
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