VTG Italian Old World Desk Globe Wooden Stand Zodiac Astrological 7 x 8 Omaha NE For Sale

Beautiful Mid Century Modern Miniature Old World Desktop Globe, Handcrafted in Italy Circa 60s/70s

This piece features a traditional cradle design allowing the globe sphere to completely be removed from the wooden stand for a 360 degree close up view

Key Features...

1 - Removable cradle design. Sphere sits detached inside a full wooden horizon right allowing you to lift it straight out

2 - Gorgeous Renaissance theme - styled after the 16th century cartograph and the horizon ring is detailed with traditional zodiac and astrological symbols with classical Latin climate markers like \"Zona Temp\" and Zona Torrida

3 - Premium materials built with turned wooden four legged stand and has a warm rich grain finish.

4 - The map itself is composed of hand applied paper lithograph gores over a sturdy inner sphere.

Vintage Provenance

This piece features excellent intact historical provenance on the underside to the base

1 - Authenticity Sticker - The official circular maker\'s sticker reading \"OLDE WORLD GLOBE MADE IN ITALY\" with the rampant lion in globe trademark

ALSO...

2 - A vintage retail sticker from the historic Central Park Pharmacy (60th and Hartman in Omaha, Nebraska) showing its original $15.00 retail price from the 60s/70s)

So this is a perfect addition for the Mid Century Modern decor enthusiasts, astrology and celestial art collectors, or anyone seeking a very unique piece of Omaha history featuring an intact vintage retail tag

Please note that all vintage antique or secondhand items will have some level of wear - even if it is smallYour order will always be packaged with great care!Picture are considered part of the description, please feel free to message me with any questions.And Lastly ...
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