An example of superb craftsmanship, this artifact offers a stunning mount made of cast iron with ornate Art Nouveau-Deco styled details. The warm coloring of the map refines the elegance of this Globe. The playful details reflect the Viennese Jugenstil movement, immortalized by Artists like Gustav Klimt. Perfectly aged, the orb does show some flaws in form of slight indentations though nevertheless one could also considerer them character added by the test of time. Quite an exceptional piece, as it displays visual beauty and an interesting political map with metropolitan areas of the past: Central Australia is shown, which existed for only a few years (1926-31). What is now Istanbul is still identified in its old, magical name: Constantinople A fine globe, reflecting history and style of an era long gone…. About the manufacture: C.S. Hammond & Co. Founded by Caleb Stillson Hammond in 1900, and formally incorporated in 1901, the company has been known over much of its history as C.S. Hammond & Co. Unlike most globe manufacturing in the United States, which was centered in Chicago at the beginning of the 20th century, C.S. Hammond began work in New York City. Hammonds is well-known for its extensive line of world, historical, school and thematic atlases and globes, but the company has issued a wide variety of other cartographic items, including maps and transparencies during the last 100 years. It has also printed numerous other works, primarily for the educational market. In addition to its own imprints, Hammond's cartographic output has been included in the encyclopedias, almanacs, dictionaries, Bibles and textbooks of many other publishers. However, in addition to manufacturing their own globes, they used both W.& A.K. Johnston and Chicago gores ( Weber Costello- Rand McNally) with a Hammond label over the original cartouche. In its heyday in the early 1960s, Hammond employed 120 draftsmen, artists and researchers at its comfortable, paneled offices an easy walk from the quaint Maplewood village center. Now the maps are reproduced by a half-dozen computer technicians at a generic office complex in Springfield (and reviewers say the quality of the maps remains high). The only person left who remembers Hammond of the old days is an elderly secretary. There is still a Hammond World Atlas Corp., but the company is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Langenscheidt Publishing Group, a German publishing behemoth whose other acquisitions include Hagstrom Maps, American Map Corp., Berlitz and the World Almanac. Description: The 9-inch diameter orb itself is made of hollow spun metal, covered with 12 individual, hand applied paper gores. The legend identifies steamship routes with distance in nautical miles as well as Railways. The mounting including decorative half meridian is made of cast iron with beautiful Art Nouveau details, finished in an attractive verdigris green. This is a very heavy piece in spite of its small table top size. Total height is about 14.5 inches. Condition: The Globe is in good condition with minor flaws. There are 3 very slight dents we attempted to photograph. However, they are so minimal that one can feel but barely see them. They are located in India, next to New Zealand and Chosen (today Korea).Details are still crisp and visible. The mounting is in very good condition! No cracks or any damage, minor soiling. Please see pictures for details The age of the Globe has been identified by the political borders, which are displayed as follows: Europe: Germany is showing in a pre-WW2 stage as it has not yet annexed Austria (1938) or occupied parts of Czechoslovakia (c 1939). Istanbul is also displayed in its former name Constantinople (c 1930). Asia: Manchuria in China has not yet been occupied by Japan and renamed Manchuokuo (1932-45). Korea is also displayed as Chosen and under Japanese control, as is Taiwan. Thailand is shown as Siam instead (c1939). Peking is shown in its previous name Peiping (c1928) Middle East: Persia is displayed instead of Iran (c1935). Palestine is visible instead of Israel (c1948) Saudi Arabia is displayed as Arabia only (gained independence in 1932). Lebanon is not existence and shown as part of Syria (c1944). Africa: The following Colonies are visible: Anglo-Egyptian Sudan, Belgian Congo, French West and Equatorial Africa, Tanganyika Territory, French, British and Italian Somaliland, Portuguese East Africa and many more. Italian East Africa has not been established (1936) but Italian Somaliland is visible. Rhodesia is divided into North and South. Union of South Africa is visible. Australia: The State of Central Australia is visible, which existed from 1926-31. Well packed this artifact will ship for $22.00 domestic, $59 international. $329 — Item #: 0114HAMNOU30 - SOLD