Vtg 1970s Italian Old World Spinning Globe Wooden Bookends Pair MCM Decor
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Overview:Up for sale is a beautiful vintage matching pair of old world style spinning globe wooden bookends. Featuring a gorgeous mid-century aesthetic, each bookend showcases a rotatable paper sphere illustrated with a replica 1616–1626 Italian exploration map layout, framed by a thick curved meridian ring and stabilized by ornate brass accent corner braces. This listing compiles information across all detailed views to showcase the complete physical cosmetic state and exact dimensions of the pair.Specifications:Type: Rotating Terrestrial World Globe Bookends (Matching Pair)Production Era: Circa 1970–1979Approximate Dimensions: 6" Height x 6" Depth x 3.5" Width (each)Materials: Dark stained solid wood frames, paper globe spheres, brass metal hardware accents, and protective felt base padsCartography Language: Italian text style markings (features labels like "ZONA TORRIDA", "ZONA TEMP. SETT.",)Map Historical Reference: Cartouche text reads "Globo Terracqueo secondo intendi, menti di studiosi e navigatori dell'epoca Anni 1616-1626"Decorative Highlights: Ornate polished brass corner bracket filigree plates on the right-angle joints and dual matching brass top axis pin tipsIncluded Items: Complete matching set consisting of two (2) old-world style wooden globe bookendsCondition:Cosmetic Condition: The solid wood bases and structural upright supports are clean and in solid vintage shape, showing minor surface scuffs, shallow edge marks, and typical finish smoothing from historical handling. The printed paper globe maps retain warm antique color separation with sharp typography layouts, exhibiting only light localized paper discoloration lines along a few segment seams. The decorative brass corner brackets show a handsome vintage patina with very light tarnish. The bottom protective felt pads show typical storage wear, scuffing, and minor fraying consistent with shelf age. One of the top axis pins is missing.Operational State: Both terrestrial spheres rotate smoothly on their metal axis pins, allowing dynamic display adjustments. The foundational wood frames are structurally stable, sturdy, and well-balanced to support a standard bookshelf layout load cleanly.This vintage item is being sold as-is.--These items are part of an estate from a collector and carpenter by trade (descended from other crafts-persons, mostly in Connecticut). Payment required within 48 hours of auction's end. All items from a smoke-free environment. Please check out the other items from this collection!
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