Globe - Philips - Political Globe (USSR) - 1920-1930

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Brass Art Deco desk globe, circa 1935, by George Philips and Son of London, cream-coloured with a black stand, diameter 28 inches and height 36 cm, in good used condition with small signs of age and stains.

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Globe "The Socialist Soviet Union"
Globe "The Socialist Soviet Union" Political Globe Philips made in about 1935. The work is from the Art Déco period.
The Philips desk globe placed on a black support that shows the words The Socialist Soviet Union on the upper part of the world map which is supported by a solid brass element.
The label reads above: Philips' Politisk Globe, London, George Philip & Son, Ltd., 32 Fleet Street.
To highlight the very important "The Socialist Soviet Union" on the upper part of the globe. Made for the L. Levinson company in Copenhagen, with a steel rotating sphere, the circumference about 80 cm, the height about 40 cm (on the whole figure including the foot in black Bakelite Decó style)

Mappamondo politico Philips realized in ca. 1935. political representation of the USSR just constituted, post-World War European borders. The work is from the Art Deco period.
The desk globe by Philips placed on a black pyramid-like support that shows the inscription "The Socialist Soviet Union" on the upper part of the globe which is supported by a solid brass element.
The label above reads: Philips’ Politisk Globe, London, George Philip & Son, Ltd., 32 Fleet Street.
Notable is the very important inscription "The Socialist Soviet Union" on the upper part of the globe.
Made for the L. Levinson Company of Copenhagen, with a steel rotating sphere, circumference about 80 cm, height about 40 cm (including the foot in black Bakelite, Deco style). The globe is in good condition, considering its age and wear, as well represented by the photos attached above.

Globe "The Socialist Soviet Union"
Globe "The Socialist Soviet Union" Political Globe Philips made in about 1935. The work is from the Art Déco period.
The Philips desk globe placed on a black support that shows the words The Socialist Soviet Union on the upper part of the world map which is supported by a solid brass element.
The label reads above: Philips' Politisk Globe, London, George Philip & Son, Ltd., 32 Fleet Street.
To highlight the very important "The Socialist Soviet Union" on the upper part of the globe. Made for the L. Levinson company in Copenhagen, with a steel rotating sphere, the circumference about 80 cm, the height about 40 cm (on the whole figure including the foot in black Bakelite Decó style)

Mappamondo politico Philips realized in ca. 1935. political representation of the USSR just constituted, post-World War European borders. The work is from the Art Deco period.
The desk globe by Philips placed on a black pyramid-like support that shows the inscription "The Socialist Soviet Union" on the upper part of the globe which is supported by a solid brass element.
The label above reads: Philips’ Politisk Globe, London, George Philip & Son, Ltd., 32 Fleet Street.
Notable is the very important inscription "The Socialist Soviet Union" on the upper part of the globe.
Made for the L. Levinson Company of Copenhagen, with a steel rotating sphere, circumference about 80 cm, height about 40 cm (including the foot in black Bakelite, Deco style). The globe is in good condition, considering its age and wear, as well represented by the photos attached above.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
795 g
Diameter
28 in
Specific region of origin
Londra
Title additional information
Political Globe (USSR)
Material
Brass
Designer/artist/maker
Philips
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Style
Art Deco
Manufacturer/brand
George Philips and Son ( London)
Colour
Cream
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
36 cm
Width
25 cm
Depth
25 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
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Objects sold
Private

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