Terrestrial table globe - SVH Den Haag - 1940-1950
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A rare large 34 cm diameter illuminated glass globe dating to the late 1940s–early 1950s, with a paper map and metal and wood fittings, by SVH Den Haag for Columbus Berlin, Netherlands, in a mid‑century modern style, in reasonable used condition.
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Description from the seller
Up for auction is a fine and exceedingly rare large 34cm diameter SVH illuminated glass globe from the late 1940s, early 1950s.
In the interbellum and after the second world war, the globes were made for SVH by Paul Oestergaard's company Columbus in Berlin.
The publishing company SVH, or Esveha, existed in The Hague from 1876-1974 and was owned by a Jewish family. Also the majority of the employees were Jewish.
During the war the company was seized by the Nazi's and the complete inventory and machinery of the company was shipped to Germany. Sadly, hardly any of the employees survived the war.
Jo Hartog, at that time the CEO of the company fled to Surinam and came back after the war to restart the company, only to consequently move to the USA. His daughter, Fay Levin-Hartog returned to The Hague from 2009-2011 because she was appointed by Barack Obama to be the ambassador for the USA in the Netherlands.
These fairly early illuminated glass SVH globes are becoming quite rare, especially the large version like this one. It shows the signs of the times fitting its age (some wear on the edges of the map gores). An eye catcher in every home or office, and with an interesting history attached to it.
Look at the photos too, they form an important part of the description.
Up for auction is a fine and exceedingly rare large 34cm diameter SVH illuminated glass globe from the late 1940s, early 1950s.
In the interbellum and after the second world war, the globes were made for SVH by Paul Oestergaard's company Columbus in Berlin.
The publishing company SVH, or Esveha, existed in The Hague from 1876-1974 and was owned by a Jewish family. Also the majority of the employees were Jewish.
During the war the company was seized by the Nazi's and the complete inventory and machinery of the company was shipped to Germany. Sadly, hardly any of the employees survived the war.
Jo Hartog, at that time the CEO of the company fled to Surinam and came back after the war to restart the company, only to consequently move to the USA. His daughter, Fay Levin-Hartog returned to The Hague from 2009-2011 because she was appointed by Barack Obama to be the ambassador for the USA in the Netherlands.
These fairly early illuminated glass SVH globes are becoming quite rare, especially the large version like this one. It shows the signs of the times fitting its age (some wear on the edges of the map gores). An eye catcher in every home or office, and with an interesting history attached to it.
Look at the photos too, they form an important part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
3434 g
Diameter
34 cm
Specific region of origin
Den Haag
Type
Terrestrial table globe
Material
Glass, Paper, Steel, Wood
Designer/artist/maker
SVH Den Haag
Country of origin
Netherlands
Style
Mid-century modern
Manufacturer/brand
Columbus Berlin
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
52 cm
Width
36 cm
Depth
34 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
