With its clean lines and minimalistic features, this original Cold War Artifact is a fine representation of the German Bauhaus Style. Adding the old German inscription, the globe has somewhat of a rustic look. Guaranteed to be a conversation starter, if not for the inscription then certainly for its majestic size and fine, original Bauhaus design. Bauhaus Style, also known as Modernist and Machine Age, emerged in the early 1900’s in Berlin (Weimar Bauhaus School of Design) and lasted several decades. As matter of fact, the style has once again regained popularity. This model by German globe maker Raeths is a true Cold War Relic as it has been made what was once East Germany. Raeths Globes were highly regarded for their prolific attention to detail and this physical masterpiece is no different. Every river, lake and mountain ranges are clearly marked. Crisp details are well documented, including ocean depths and mountain heights in meters. The orb consists of twelve individual hand mounted paper gores and two polar calottes. Mounted into an aluminum, stamped half meridian mounted onto a fine fruitwood base, this antiquity offers a handsome display of understated elegance at a total height of 20 inches. About the globe maker: Raeth, Paul (1881-1929) Leipzig Began to manufacture Globes in 1917 and quickly became one of the most recognized German Globe makers of the early 20th century. One of his largest “Relief globe” at 64 cm diameter can be found in the German Museum of Munich.
The company prospered even after Raeth’s death in 1929. Because the manufacture did not leave Leipzig after WW2, it fell to be under Russian control as the city of Leipzig became part of former East Germany. One of the most infamous models Raeth ever produced was the 1963 moon globe, based on photographs taken by the USSR satellite Lunik 3. Condition: The artifact is well preserved and overall very clean. Colors are bold, details crisp. Some scuffing to the base and map. Details are crisp, colors vivid. A most unusual, one of a kind piece of history. Well packed this globe will ship domestic for $22.00, $60.00 world wide. $465 — Item : 0114RAETHWID50 - SOLD