Luminous Glass Terrestrial Globe from Perrina, 1960s

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Luminous glass globe turning on itself and inclined according to the angle of the ecliptic. It is surrounded by a … Read more Luminous glass globe turning on itself and inclined according to the angle of the ecliptic. It is surrounded by a half equatorial grid divided into degrees and is covered with a paper map at a scale of 1:50 000 000. Mapped according to Mr. Picquart, director of Perrina, it indicates the continents, countries, major cities, oceans, rivers, but also air connections, including that of Air France, the lines of the companies Chargeurs Réunis, Messageries Maritimes and transatlantic lines.
This terrestrial sphere rests on an Art Deco metal base and becomes a "red moon" color when lit.
This globe, which equipped the classrooms of yesteryear, will take you back to your younger years\.

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Period : 1960

Very good condition. Some marks and traces of use.
Electricity revised and operational.

European Plug (up to 250V).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less