World Globe Vintage c 1942 WW2 Arts & Craft Deco

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We are pleased to offer this fine 12" Standard Globe by Replogle, displaying the political borders of c 1942, at the height of WW2. In addition to presenting an interesting political map, the superb mounting highligts the craftsmanship of the deco/arts and craft movement. This particular Globe displays two nations to be independent, Tenna-Tuva as well as Tibet. Something that is rarely to be found on Globes. Tenna-Tuva, located north of Mongolia, became independent after the Russian Revolution, though was annexed by the USSR in 1944. Even today, the struggle of gaining Independence is continuing for the people of Tuva. The second Nation is Tibet. From 1911-1951, Tibet functioned as an independent nation, conducting all governmental functions without interference from China or any other country. Nevertheless, its international status was ambivalent since China continued to claim Tibet as part of its state and the relevant Western countries like Britain and the United States refused to recognize Tibetan independence. Tfore it was quite rare for Globe Manufacture to display Tibet as an independent country on their maps. About the manufacture: Replogle 1930 - current Chicago Luther Replogle, a former sales rep for Weber Costello, began making globes in his basement with imported British map gores. The breakthrough for his company occurred in 1932, when he obtained the contract to produce commerative globes for the worlds fair in Chicago in 1933, distributed by by Marshall Fields & Co. During WW2 Replogle did not keep up with the constant change of political borders and continued printing the maps of 1939 through the early 1940's . However, to encourage customers to continue purchasing his globes, he offered coupons for globes to be updated for a minimal fee once WW2 has ended and political borders have been established. In the 1950's Reploge ventured out into producing a few very unique globes, such as the Surprise Globe, the Wonder World as well as a Magnetic Air Race Globe Game and the Quiz Globe. It was an attempt to expand sales into the toy market while competing with well known Children's Tin Globe makers such as J.Chein and Ohio Art. Today Replogle is one of the worlds largest Globe manufacture. Description: The Globe itself is of card board, covered with paper representing the map. The cradle style mounting consists of a full meridian made of cast iron and a wooden base with shelf and atlas. The details of the base reflect a deco or craftsman influence. This type of mounting allows for the meridian and globe to be removed from the base for closer viewing. The Atlas is dated 1942 with a personal insignia and birthday wishes dated May 12th, 1943. Condition: The Globe is in good condition for its age. Details of the legend are crisp, colors are vivid. Some soiling is visible as well as scuffing, rubbing on the equatorial band and wear around the time dial, please see picture.The mounting is in very good condition, no cracks or rust, the finish on the base is still rich in tone. The atlas shows wear on the outside and the pages have aged. However, all pages are present and no tears to the paper. Please see pictures for details. The age of the Globe has been determined by the political borders displayed, which are as follows : Europe : Europe is shown at the height of WWII. Austria has been annexed by Germany (1938) and is no longer shown as an independent country. Czechoslovakia is now only Slovakia as Germany has seized the part of what's today the Czech Republic (1939). The Islands of Cyprus and Malta are shown to be under British control. Albania is shown to be under Italian Control. Middle East/Asia: Persia has changed to Iran (1935). Pakistan does not yet exist(1947). The Philippines are shown to be under the mandate of the USA . Palestine is shown instead of Israel (ch 1948). Jordan is called Transjordan .. Today's Ma... read more

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