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Vintage Cram's Political Terrestrial Illuminated Light-Up Globe on Mahogany Base

$475
£364.03
€418.39
CA$667.16
A$746.68
CHF 390.86
MX$9,070.76
NOK 4,962.91
SEK 4,683.35
DKK 3,121.91

About the Item

Vintage 16" Physical Political Terrestrial Light-up Globe by The George F. Cram Company, Inc (Indianapolis, IN, ca. 1980 - Upper Volta, Ivory Coast and Zimbabwe all present). Composed of a pasteboard 16" globe with ocean finishes in an attractive dark turquoise and land masses in yellow, beige, pink, green, and peach. Features a metal Gyro-matic mounting with numbered cast-metal brass finish full meridian and mahogany square base. Very clean condition with only light paint losses to the metal components, patina to the mahogany, and very minor spots/wear to the globe itself. H: 22" x L: 22" x D: 16"
  • Creator:
    George F. Cram (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Style:
    Post-Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    ca. 1980
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very clean condition with only light paint losses to the metal components, patina to the mahogany, and very minor spots/wear to the globe itself.
  • Seller Location:
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SKU000049921stDibs: LU1444246154582

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