Vintage 1930s Art Deco World Globe - Cram's 12 Inch Terrestrial - Museum Piece
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Product details
| Management number | 37876357 | Release Date | 2026/01/11 | List Price | $81.00 | Model Number | 37876357 | ||
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Rare Depression-Era George F. Cram 12-Inch Terrestrial Globe (c. 1932–1934)
Up for sale is a beautiful piece of cartographic history: an original 12-inch terrestrial globe manufactured by The George F. Cram Co. of Indianapolis. This is not a modern reproduction, but a genuine antique from the early 1930s.
Historical Significance & Dating Clues:
This globe provides a fascinating snapshot of a world in transition between the World Wars:
Saudi Arabia: Labeled as the "Kingdom of Saudi Arabia," which dates the map to at least September 1932.
Persia: Still uses the name "Persia" rather than "Iran," meaning it was produced before 1935.
USSR: Shows the Transcaucasian S.F.S.R., which was dissolved in 1936.
Condition:
The globe shows authentic character and age. There is significant crazing (surface cracking) and some minor paper loss/foxing as seen in the photos. The varnish has aged to a warm, antique gold patina. The globe rotates freely on its original black metal base.
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| Category | Vintage & collectibles > Antique > 100 years or older |
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| Condition | Fair |
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100 years or older
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