This exceptionally well preserved model is a wittness to the humble beginnings of American Globe maker Replogle. Once a salesman to Weber Costello, Luther Replogle decided to venture out on his own in 1930. Importing paper gores from England and mounting them onto globes at night in his basement, Replogle would load them into his car and sell one globe at a time, door to door every day. He continued to do so until 1933, when Marshall Fields, a Midwest Department Store, placed their first order of a massive quantity. The artifact we are offering is one of Replogles early pieces. Twelve individual, hand applied paper gores over a plaster orb, mounted into an elegant deco style base, this piece represents the world of 1932, the Great Depression. Manchuria in China has been occupied by Japan (Sept. 1931)but all is calm in pre WW2 Europe. Diameter of this handsome sphere is 12 inches with a total height of about 17 inches. Exceptionally well preserved with beautiful patina and delicate engraved map, this exquisite find is an original piece of history, documenting an era long gone. $395 — Item #: 513REP32AD