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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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Replogle World Classics Series 12" Globe
Located in Bradenton, FL
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Category
Late 20th Century American Globes
Materials
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Chrome Sphere
Located in New York, NY
A chrome plated brass sphere decorative object, in the Modern style/Postmodern period, circa late-20th century. Piece is weighted with flat bottom for stability. Very good condition,...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Globes
Materials
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$495
Mid-Century Modern Replogle Floor Globe w/ Brass Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Patinated Brass, Original Globe
This Mid-Century Modern Replogle floor globe from the 1970s pairs a clean, minimalist brass stand w...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Globes
Materials
Brass
Post Modern Lapis
Gemstone Revolving World Globe on Brass Stand
Compass
Located in San Diego, CA
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 to form contents...
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Late 20th Century Afghan Post-Modern Globes
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Art Deco Cram
s 12 Inch Terrestrial World Globe c.1930-1939
Located in San Francisco, CA
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An original Art Deco terrestrial world globe with a cast iron base and metal bracket. The globe rotates within the bracket to adjust it's axis. This piece has retained its ori...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Globes
Materials
Metal, Iron
Vintage Terrestrial Library Globe on Stand With Compass 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A fine vintage and very decorative 19" terrestrial library globe on stand by Georama, London, dated 1988.
The globe is raised on a highly decorative acanthus carved mahogany tripod ...
Category
Late 20th Century English Globes
Materials
Mahogany
