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Dual purpose....
A dear (now departed) relative had a magnificent globe which featured the ancient maritime map (much like the maps on the dial of the VC Mercator - so it would never date!) and which was secretly hinged at the Equator: when you lifted back the Northern Hemisphere it revealed a small bar (glasses, decanters, soda syphon) inside. Practical, stealthy and very stylish. Doubtless they are still to be found somewhere.
Good hunting.
Cheers,
pplater.
Floor Globes
I have found myself interested in floor globes recently and am now considering one for my home office. There are many options (illuminated, non-illuminated, antique ocean, blue ocean, etc.). I was initially interested in getting one with a diameter of 32"...
Forgive my ignorance, but I had to Google the term
Have often thought these were one of the coolest things to have, but the term threw me off. (Was trying to picture some sort of floor lighting 0 Grew up with a table globe and think that every house with kids should have one off these. It puts the world i...
Floor Globes are really interesting.
My father gave me his floor globe that he purchased in the 1970's, it was produced in the 1950's. It is a great conversation piece, the world has changed quite a bit since this one was created. Will post some pictures tomorrow.
Pics from iphone
I forgot my camera. A world that continues to change. Had to throw in a wrist shot...
Wow..very impressive!
Great pic Jerry! Very interesting to see the changes since the globe was produced. -MW
Most people who look at it
ask about all the changes or why a country has a name that they have not heard of.
Dual purpose....
A dear (now departed) relative had a magnificent globe which featured the ancient maritime map (much like the maps on the dial of the VC Mercator - so it would never date!) and which was secretly hinged at the Equator: when you lifted back the Northern He...
I'm all for hidden caches...
...of booze, Pplater! Even better? If the inside of the floor globe could hold ice or serve as a chiller for vodka, champagne, etc. Maybe I'm just motivated to have all furniture be refrigerated due to the HOT temperatures in LA today! A freezing cold gla...
A suggestion...
May I suggest that you check out a 20" globe that recently grabbed my attention? It is made by National Geographic Society. Best of luck!