Antique Kittinger 8-inch Terrestrial World Globe on a Mahogany Wooden Stand

Description: A fine, antique 8 inch terrestrial globe. Manufactured by Kittinger Company, Inc. (in collaboration with the publishers W. & A.K. Johnston, Ltd. of Edinburgh, Scotland). On a turned mahogany wooden base. From the late 1920s or early 1930s. Having a metal hour ring with a calibrated full metal meridian rotating in a meridian fork, the a horizon band with zodiac and solar calendar, and ocean current guides. With an applied Kittinger label in the Northern Hemisphere. Marked to the base with a metal Kittinger tag. Perfect size for a desk or table-top. Simply a wonderful globe! Date:Early 20th Century Overall Condition:It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details:There is yellowing to the gores and paper in the horizontal band, some light spot of lifting to the paper (mostly near the North Pole), and some spots of losses (the largest of which is in the horizontal bar). Otherwise, there is some rubbing to the metal finish, some fine & light scratches throughout, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker:Kittinger Company, Inc. in collaboration with W. & A.K. Johnston, Ltd. Marks:Marked with a Kittinger label in the Northern Hemisphere and to the base with a metal Kittinger tag. Measurements:Height: ca. 18 inDiameter: ca. 11 1/2 in. Please see our other related items. PLEASE READ After the close of the auction or listing we will email the winning bidder an invoice through Ebay based on his/her registered zip code or country code. Smaller domestic packages (under 12" ) shipping will include USPS priority shipping, signature confirmation and a $4 handling fee. Larger domestic packages will ship USPS Parcel Post to save on shipping costs. International shipping will usually include USPS International priority shipping with tracking and a $4 handling fee. Our handling fee applies to each item purchased; multiple purchases will ship together (when possible) to save on shipping fees. We ship one day a week on Tuesday. We guarantee each item to be sold as listed. An item may be returned for a full refund within 14 days of receipt. If an item is not as described, you may return it for a full refund. If you would like to return it for any other reason, we will refund your payment minus shipping + handling. 14 days after receipt, the sale is final and returns are not accepted. Thanks for looking and good luck!

Price: 1500 USD

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2024-11-11T12:29:56.000Z

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