Playful elegance is the best way to describe this exceptionally rare find. A product of the depression era (1930), the globe offers a beautiful, warm patina and documents the fine map making skills by Phillips of London. But it is the metal stand which transforms this scientific instrument into a piece of art. Combining form and function at its best, the stand offers playful Art Nouveau (aka Jugendstil) details with copper and brass accents. If you are looking for the rarely obtainable, this artifact is for you. The political borders hint a dawn to a new era, the calm before the storm of WW2. Central Australia is documented (1926-31) and one can still view Leningrad in its previous name Petrograd as well. This globe does carry "battle scars" (one must remember it survived WW2). Imperfections are notable in form of rubbing and scuffing throughout the orb. The base is in very good condition but there is some oxidations. Shall we say it is a beautiful piece of art, offering the perfect vintage look? Covered with 12 individual paper gores, the plaster orb has a diameter of 12 inches and a total width of 16 inches. This master piece stands 46 inches tall. $1185 — Item #: JG611PHNUVO30 - SOLD