Celestial library globe - Lapis Lazuli desk globe - 1970-1980

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Elena Napoleone
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Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.

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Decorative world globe from France dating to 1970–1980, inlaid with lapis lazuli for the oceans and other colored semi‑precious stones for the continents, mounted in a silvered meridian ring on a four‑leg pewter/chrome stand with a functional compass in the base, 36 cm high, 27 cm wide and 27 cm deep; condition: good used with minor signs of aging and small stains.

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Decorative globe crafted from inlaid semi-precious stones, including lapis lazuli for the oceans and various colored natural stone varieties for the continents (e.g., jasper, malachite and other semi-precious stones). The lands are relief-carved and provided with red lettering bearing country names. The globe is mounted in a silver-plated meridian ring with a graduated latitude scale (0-90°) and rests on an elegant turned four-legged metal stand in pewter/chrome finish. In the base a functional compass is integrated. The globe is 360° rotatable and tilt-able in the meridian ring.

In good condition.

Height 36 cm
Width 27 cm
Thickness 27 cm
1977 grams

Carefully packed and sent by registered mail.

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Decorative globe crafted from inlaid semi-precious stones, including lapis lazuli for the oceans and various colored natural stone varieties for the continents (e.g., jasper, malachite and other semi-precious stones). The lands are relief-carved and provided with red lettering bearing country names. The globe is mounted in a silver-plated meridian ring with a graduated latitude scale (0-90°) and rests on an elegant turned four-legged metal stand in pewter/chrome finish. In the base a functional compass is integrated. The globe is 360° rotatable and tilt-able in the meridian ring.

In good condition.

Height 36 cm
Width 27 cm
Thickness 27 cm
1977 grams

Carefully packed and sent by registered mail.

Translated Show original

Details

Era
1900-2000
Diameter
1977 cm
Type
Celestial library globe
Title additional information
Lapis Lazuli desk globe
Model
Lapis lazuli table globe with gemstone pedestal and compass.
Material
Lapis Lazuli, Tin
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
36 cm
Width
27 cm
Depth
27 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
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