Italian Mid-Century Political World Globe – Blue Anodised Aluminium Base – circa 1962–1963 Elegant Italian political terrestrial globe dating from the early 1960s, featuring an exceptionally attractive Mid-Century Modern design with its original light-blue anodised aluminium pedestal and white graduated meridian. The globe measures 25.5 cm in diameter, exactly as indicated on the cartography (Scale 1:50,000,000), with an overall height of approximately 40 cm. The geographical names are entirely in Italian, making this an authentic Italian educational and decorative globe from the period of the country's post-war industrial and cultural expansion. Its political cartography accurately reflects the geopolitical situation of the early 1960s. Historic place names such as Rhodesia del Nord, Rhodesia del Sud, Tanganyika, and other period political boundaries allow the globe to be dated to approximately 1962–1963, just before major African decolonisation and political changes permanently altered the world map. The elegant anodised aluminium base perfectly represents Italian industrial design of the period and gives the globe a refined sculptural appearance that fits beautifully in both modern and vintage interiors. Dimensions Overall height: approx. 40 cm Globe diameter: 25.5 cm Scale: 1 : 50,000,000 Base diameter: 14 cm Condition The globe is preserved in excellent vintage condition. Original cartography Original anodised aluminium base No structural damage No dents The meridian shows only slight age-related patina Light signs of use consistent with age An elegant decorative object, but also an increasingly collectible historical document illustrating the political geography of the world immediately before the major geopolitical transformations of the mid-1960s.