Globe - 1950-1960
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Vintage Ravenna BB inflatable world globe with a metal stand, dating to circa 1955–1960, made from flexible synthetic/rubberised material, with original box, metal support, mounting parts and a French/Spanish instruction sheet, scale 1:50 000 000, box dimensions about 30 × 17 × 4 cm and total weight around 500 g.
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Inflatable vintage terrestrial globe Ravenna BB, made in West Germany, probably dating from the late 1950s / early 1960s.
The globe bears the original marking:
Ravenna
BB
W.-Germany
Scale 1:50 000 000
Original and unusual model consisting of a soft and inflatable globe, printed with a world map, intended to be installed on its metal stand.
The set is kept in its original box with the era-typical 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 tips
- 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 material printed, metal, synthetic material and cardboard.
Box dimensions:
about 30 × 17 × 4 cm
Total weight:
about 500 g
Condition:
overall good vintage condition considering its age. The box shows some rubbing, marks, small stains and wear at the corners and edges. The globe, accessories and manual have been kept in their original packaging.
Rare educational and decorative post-war object, particularly interesting for its inflatable globe system, its Mid-Century graphics and the presence of its original box and manual.
Precise dating is not documented and is given as an estimate.
Photographs are an integral part of the description.
Inflatable vintage terrestrial globe Ravenna BB, made in West Germany, probably dating from the late 1950s / early 1960s.
The globe bears the original marking:
Ravenna
BB
W.-Germany
Scale 1:50 000 000
Original and unusual model consisting of a soft and inflatable globe, printed with a world map, intended to be installed on its metal stand.
The set is kept in its original box with the era-typical 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 tips
- 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 material printed, metal, synthetic material and cardboard.
Box dimensions:
about 30 × 17 × 4 cm
Total weight:
about 500 g
Condition:
overall good vintage condition considering its age. The box shows some rubbing, marks, small stains and wear at the corners and edges. The globe, accessories and manual have been kept in their original packaging.
Rare educational and decorative post-war object, particularly interesting for its inflatable globe system, its Mid-Century graphics and the presence of its original box and manual.
Precise dating is not documented and is given as an estimate.
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
