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How do you tell how old a globe is?
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To tell how old a globe is, one approach is to study the names of countries and cities and the borders between nations. Because boundaries and names have changed many times since the first globes were created more than 500 years ago, these characteristics can provide clues about the approximate age of your piece. You can find trustworthy reference guides online to help you date your globe using the names of various locations. Another option is to take your globe to a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer and have them perform the dating process. Explore a wide range of globes on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
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Mid-20th Century Terrestre Columbus World Globe Oestergaard Berlin, Germany
By Paul Oestergaard
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An attractive vintage terrestrial globe by Columbus-Verlag Paul Oestergaard K.G., Berlin and Stuttgart, mounted on a turned wooden base with a metal meridian. Measuring 41 cm or 16.1...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Globes
Materials
Metal
Small Post Modern Lapis & Gemstone Revolving World Globe on Brass Stand
Located in San Diego, CA
A small desktop post-modern lapis and gemstone revolving world globe on brass stand, circa 1990s. This gorgeous globe is made of various gemstones that are perfectly cut and inlaid ...
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Late 20th Century Afghan Post-Modern Globes
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone
Small Mid-Century Modern Italian Globe for Bar Desk Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small Tabletop Vintage Wooden Spinning Globe, Marked "Made in Italy"
Charming hand-crafted Mid-Century Modern spinning tabletop globe featuring an antique design sepia brown world m...
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Mid-20th Century Italian British Colonial Globes
Materials
Wood, Paper
Large 1940s globe from Paravia based on a drawing by C. Boehmer
Located in Milan, IT
Large globe published in the 1940s by Paravia based on a design by C. Boehmer. In addition to the spatial map, ocean currents are depicted. Papier mache and plaster sphere covered wi...
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Vintage 1940s Globes
Materials
Metal
Antique Victorian Terrestrial 12 inch Table Globe by Malby's 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An antique Victorian terrestrial 12-inch table globe by Malby's, dating from the third quarter of the 19th century.
This globe is sold on the understanding its needs full conservat...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Globes
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Crams Imperial World Globe USA on Stand by George F. Cram 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A vintage 18 inch Cram's Imperial World globe on stand by George F. Cram Company INC USA late 20th century in date.
The globe is raised on a highly decorative carved walnut tripod s...
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Late 20th Century American Globes
Materials
Brass
