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Vintage Dennoyer-Geppert Celestial Globe

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Dennoyer-Geppert Celestial Globe designed by Commander Stubbs RNR (Royal Navy) for classroom astronomy demonstration purposes (ca. 1930, Chicago, IL.). Composed of paper gores in olive green over a hollow metal core, featuring an adjustable cast-metal meridian with bronze finish and a wood horizon ring with color-printed paper calendar and zodiac. Used as a scientific demonstration tool by the University of Michigan's Astrology Department (as hand-etched into the metallic-finished metal base). Loss to the time dial located at the top of the globe, as shown, along with light soiling and patches of paper loss throughout. Remains an important artifact in fair, vintage condition. Globe itself is 12" in diameter Overall specs: H: 20.5" x Diameter: 17".
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)Diameter: 17 in (43.18 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1930
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Loss to the time dial located at the top of the globe, as shown, along with light soiling and patches of paper loss throughout.
  • Seller Location:
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SKU000039471stDibs: LU1444227144192
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