Globe - Philips - Political Globe (USSR) - 1920-1930
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Brass Art Déco desk globe by George Philips and Son, London, titled Politisk Globe (The Socialist Soviet Union), circa 1935, mounted on a black Bakelite-style stand with a cream-coloured globe, 28 inches in diameter and about 36 cm in height.
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Globe "The Socialist Soviet Union"
Globe "The Socialist Soviet Union" Political Globe Philips made in approximately 1935. The work is from the Art Deco period.
The Philips desk globe placed on a black stepped stand 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 above reads: 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 (including the base in black Bakelite, Deco style).
Philips political globe realized circa 1935. The work is from the Art Déco period.
The Philips desk globe placed on a black stepped stand 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.
Notably, the very important inscription "The Socialist Soviet Union" on the upper part of the globe.
Realized for the L. Levinson company of Copenhagen, with a rotating steel sphere, circumference about 80 cm, height about 40 cm (including the base in black Bakelite, Deco style). The globe is in good condition given its age and wear, as clearly shown in the photos attached above.
Globe "The Socialist Soviet Union"
Globe "The Socialist Soviet Union" Political Globe Philips made in approximately 1935. The work is from the Art Deco period.
The Philips desk globe placed on a black stepped stand 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 above reads: 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 (including the base in black Bakelite, Deco style).
Philips political globe realized circa 1935. The work is from the Art Déco period.
The Philips desk globe placed on a black stepped stand 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.
Notably, the very important inscription "The Socialist Soviet Union" on the upper part of the globe.
Realized for the L. Levinson company of Copenhagen, with a rotating steel sphere, circumference about 80 cm, height about 40 cm (including the base in black Bakelite, Deco style). The globe is in good condition given its age and wear, as clearly shown in the photos attached above.
Details
Specific region of origin
Londra
Diameter
28 in
Weight
795 g
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Political Globe (USSR)
Number of objects
1
Designer/artist/maker
Philips
Material
Brass
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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