Globe Columbus, beige paper, brown wood, silver metal, Germany, 1930s.
999 PLN
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This pre-war Columbus globe, originating from Germany in the 1930s, embodies the classic form of an early 20th-century scientific educational instrument. The surface of the globe, made of paper, features a muted pastel palette: the landmasses are rendered in a light beige-yellow tone, while the oceans display a delicate blue-green shade. Additional accents of soft orange and green highlight selected countries and regions, with fine black and red lines marking borders and routes. The globe is mounted on a dark brown, polished wooden base with a cylindrical stem, and is held in place by a silver-toned metal meridian engraved with degree markings. The design is marked by clear, legible typography and a matte finish, emphasizing its functional and timeless character. The condition is very good – the surface is smooth with only minor traces of age, and there are no major damages; the wooden base is glossy and intact, with all original elements present and no signs of restoration.This globe narrates the story of German craftsmanship and scientific curiosity from the interwar period: it stands as a silent witness to an era, preserving the precision and gravitas of historic study rooms. The matte surface and gentle colors evoke memories of old lecture halls, where light illuminated the map of the world and each rotation of the globe invited discovery of unknown lands. The metal meridian with its precise scale is a nod to scientific rigor, while the smooth wooden base reveals attention to detail and the solidity of its making.The Columbus globe can be displayed on a classic desk in a study, on a console table in the living room, or on a bookshelf, introducing a subtle collectible and educational
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Height19 cm
Width11 cm
Length11 cm
Dimension details
Length11 cm
Height19 cm
Width11 cm
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