Art Deco Hammond's Terrestrial Globe c.1920-1930

$350

ABOUT

An antique Art Deco Hammond's 6 inch terrestrial globe on a cast iron base. Country names that no longer exist—including Palestine, Siam (Thailand), British Honduras (Belize), Persia (Iran) and many others—are beautifully preserved on this globe, offering a fascinating window into early 20th-century geography and geopolitical history.

  • CREATOR C.S. Hammond & Co. Brooklyn, New York.
  • DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1920-1930s.
  • MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Cast Iron, Metal, Cardboard.
  • CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Wear throughout. Missing piece over Indonesia. Replaced bottom ring. 
  • DIMENSIONS H 10 in. W 6 in. D 6 in.

HISTORY

Unknown.

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