{"product_id":"vintage-table-globe-atlas-english-world-map-philips-challenge-mid-century","title":"Vintage Table Globe \u0026 Atlas, English, World Map, Philips Challenge, Mid Century","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Stock # 26348\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a vintage table globe and atlas set. An English, paper finished world map with chrome meridian and hardback volume, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eA delightful mid-century globe, with great detail and accompanying atlas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDisplays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eGlobe rotates within the chrome half meridian, with the inclination of the Earth’s axis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003ePleasingly detailed waxed paper gores laid upon the spherical globe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eSuperb level of information, with country names, key cities and shipping routes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eSilvered polar calottes at North and South Poles present the time of day in the 24 hour clock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eOval cartouche reads 'Philips' Challenge Globe - Scale 1:37,500.000 - Diameter 13.5 Inches'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eStanding upon an executive plinth crafted in mahogany, with fine grin interest\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eA 1952 edition of Philips' Record Atlas sits neatly to the reverse of the globe's plinth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003ePresents 207 pages within a tasteful crimson coloured hard cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eSuperb cartography across 128 map plates, in full colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eSecond section of the book is a comprehensive alphabetical consulting index\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a superb vintage table globe, replete with a raft of fascinating mid-century information, further enhanced by the accompanying atlas. Perfect for desk display or as a centrepiece. Delivered ready to enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMax Width: 35cm (13.75'')\u003cbr\u003eMax Depth: 33cm (13'')\u003cbr\u003eMax Height: 44.5cm (17.5'')\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"London Fine Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57653298561397,"sku":"26348","price":895.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0385\/9077\/files\/26348-1.jpg?v=1791983899","url":"https:\/\/www.londonfine.co.uk\/products\/vintage-table-globe-atlas-english-world-map-philips-challenge-mid-century","provider":"London Fine Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}