Wherever you go, go with all your heart. Confucius

{HISTORY}

It's amazing to think that eighty years ago, when you wanted to understand world events, follow current global news stories, and learn about history in other countries, your first go-to resource for information, other than a newspaper, was a globe.

As useful and treasured a family heirloom as the radio or an atlas book, a globe was the only way you could have an intimate understanding of your place in the world in the early part of the 20th century.  A chipboard and metal countertop globe had the power to embrace curiosity, inspire daydreams of exotic travels, provide comfort and understanding during times of war,  and provide context to history as it changed over the course of one's lifetime. 

In the kitchen, a vintage globe still holds magical powers and captivates attention. It can even inspire a culinary adventure or two. Take a spin and discover something new.  Did you whirl around to London? Make some English tea and crumpets.  Have you swished your way to Switzerland? Pull out the fondue pot and pick out some cheeses.  Did you wind up in wine country? Open a bottle and cheer up your chicken dinner. An entire world of culinary delights is at your fingertips when you invite a globe into your kitchen.

This vintage desktop globe was made by Replogle between 1946-1949. Founded by Luther and Elizabeth Replogle in 1930 and still in business today, Replogle is a leading globemaker with a reputation for designing some of the most beautiful maps in the industry. In the mid-20th century, most Replogle globes were made on assembly lines and handcrafted by skilled workers to ensure that each component fit together for the utmost precision and accuracy.  On average, each worker could make about ten  10"-12" inch globes a day, and once purchased these man-made marvels received proud placement in homes across the country. 

Mounted on a steel bracket, this globe spins smoothly and is outfitted with a time dial at the top. The map was designed by German-American cartographer Gustav Brueckmann, and denotes boundary lines, railroads, highways, canals, steamship routes, waterfalls, dams, swamps, lakes, glaciers, ice reefs, mountain peeks and passes, deserts, ruins, and places of interest.

After careful research, we pinpointed the exact time period of manufacture of this globe to the years between 1946-1949,  thanks to specific countries depicted on the map. History lovers will be happy to see the presence of Trans Jordan, the Philippine Islands, Baluchistan, Ceylon, and French-Indo China. 

With this colorful pal in your kitchen, the world is truly your oyster! Now, off you go. Explore and enjoy!

Photo of Gustav Brueckmann courtesy of the Chicago Daily Tribune, March 15, 1951

{SPECIAL FEATURES}

- Made between 1946-1949

- 10" Inch Precision Globe model

- Cartography by Gustav Brueckmann

- Colors include salmon, peach, lavender, pale yellow, celadon green, pale blue and black

{CONDITION}

In lovely vintage condition, this globe has a gorgeous, authentic, quietly colorful vibrancy that contrasts beautifully with the aged steel mount and bracket. The steel mount and base are strong and sturdy and the globe rotates smoothly.

The base contains a small, slight dent where the rim meets the tabletop. The globe shows minor discoloration marks in the North Pacific Ocean, a small (3/4" inch) scratch just south of Tokyo in the Volcano Islands, a slight dimple between Siam and Burma, and a 1/4" inch scuff mark on the legend. All of these are minor and mostly only noticeable upon very close inspection. Please see photos for details. 

{SIZE}

This is a 10"inch diameter globe that measures 14" inches in height and weighs 2 lbs.

{STYLE IDEA}

Pair this beauty with an international cookbook and you'll be ready to go on an adventure by dinner time!