Globe - 1950-1960
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Vintage Ravenna BB inflatable world globe, made in West Germany, dating from the late 1950s to early 1960s, comprising a soft printed synthetic globe and a metal stand.
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Inflatable vintage terrestrial globe Ravenna BB, manufactured in West Germany, dating probably to the late 1950s / early 1960s.
The globe bears the original mark:
Ravenna
BB
W.-Germany
Scale 1:50 000 000
Original and unusual model consisting of a soft, inflatable globe, printed with a world map, intended to be mounted on its metal stand.
The set is preserved in its original box with the typical period graphics, adorned with a globe, a stylized airplane and the inscription “GLOBUS / MAPPAMONDO”.
The lot includes:
- the Ravenna BB inflatable globe
- the original metal stand
- mounting hardware and fittings
- the original illustrated box
- the original user manual in French and Spanish
- part of the old paper packaging
Manufacturer: Ravenna / BB
Origin: West Germany – W.-Germany
Period: 1950s-1960s
Estimated dating: circa 1955-1960
Scale: 1:50 000 000
Materials:
soft synthetic/rubberized printed material, metal, synthetic material and cardboard.
Box dimensions:
approximately 30 × 17 × 4 cm
Total weight:
approximately 500 g
Condition:
good overall vintage condition considering the age. The box shows wear, marks, small stains and edge/shelf wear. The globe, accessories and manual have been kept in their original packaging.
Rare educational and decorative object from the post-war era, particularly interesting for its inflatable globe system, Mid-Century graphic design, and the presence of its original box and manual.
Precise dating is not documented and is given as an estimate.
The photographs are an integral part of the description.
Inflatable vintage terrestrial globe Ravenna BB, manufactured in West Germany, dating probably to the late 1950s / early 1960s.
The globe bears the original mark:
Ravenna
BB
W.-Germany
Scale 1:50 000 000
Original and unusual model consisting of a soft, inflatable globe, printed with a world map, intended to be mounted on its metal stand.
The set is preserved in its original box with the typical period graphics, adorned with a globe, a stylized airplane and the inscription “GLOBUS / MAPPAMONDO”.
The lot includes:
- the Ravenna BB inflatable globe
- the original metal stand
- mounting hardware and fittings
- the original illustrated box
- the original user manual in French and Spanish
- part of the old paper packaging
Manufacturer: Ravenna / BB
Origin: West Germany – W.-Germany
Period: 1950s-1960s
Estimated dating: circa 1955-1960
Scale: 1:50 000 000
Materials:
soft synthetic/rubberized printed material, metal, synthetic material and cardboard.
Box dimensions:
approximately 30 × 17 × 4 cm
Total weight:
approximately 500 g
Condition:
good overall vintage condition considering the age. The box shows wear, marks, small stains and edge/shelf wear. The globe, accessories and manual have been kept in their original packaging.
Rare educational and decorative object from the post-war era, particularly interesting for its inflatable globe system, Mid-Century graphic design, and the presence of its original box and manual.
Precise dating is not documented and is given as an estimate.
The photographs are an integral part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
500 g
Number of objects
1
Material
Metal, Plastic
Country of origin
Germany
Manufacturer/brand
Ravenna
Condition
As new - unused
Height
30 cm
Width
4 cm
Depth
17 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
