This elegant masterpiece may be petite in size but is a fab masterpiece in design and history.A true witness of the Cold War , one can view the short venture of Egypt and Syria as the UAR. (1958-61), while the fall of colonies and rise of independent nations is well documented throughout Africa. A sophisticated masterpiece of understated elegance and fab design for the discerning collector of original Mid Century Modern era artifacts. History of the globe maker: Paul Oestergaard started producing Globes in 1909 with the thought in mind: “A Columbus Globe for every home”. His attention to detail, forward thinking in design and variety of models helped Oestergaard to become one of the top globe makers of his time. He quickly started producing Globes in 24 languages. In 1942 the company suffered a tremendous loss of people, production buildings and offices due to bombings (during WW2). The family struggled, but diligently continued producing globes by working out of their homes. Post WW2, the second generation Paul Oestergaard Jr. attempted to locate all former employees to rebuild the Columbus Verlag. However, due to the Russian blockade of Berlin in 1948, most of the facilities were re-located into a politically more stable area in the south of Germany, Stuttgart. The company is today one of the last family owned globe producers of the world. Description: The globe is mounted into a non numberic full meridian, attached to a solid, heavy walnut base. The base has a very fluid and clean design, the meridian has a polished brass finish. Diameter of the globe is about 6” with a total width (mounting incl.) of 7” and a total height of about 7”. Condition: Overall very well preserved, minor scuffing to the orb, some loss of the brass finish on the meridian. The walnut base is beautifully reserved, rich in color and solid without any cracks. Well packed, this artifact will ship for $9.00 domestic, $26.00 world wide. $265 — Item #: 913JUGCOL61 - SOLD