Mid-century Replogle 12 inch World Globe c.1950 Mirrors Squared shell

Squared shell

More lavish sets aimed at the wealthy were made in leather and sumptuously fitted with separate compartments for plates

original label and segmented drawers used to house steel typeset letters

neon-lit nightclub that faced continuous city crackdowns until a fire and legal troubles forced its permanent closure in 2005

causing the metal struts on either side to snap into place and automatically extend the lens

Mid-century Replogle 12 inch World Globe c.1950 Mirrors Squared shellABOUT A mid century Replogle 12 inch world globe with brass plated metal bracket and solid wooden base. CREATOR Replogle Globes, Chicago, IL. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1950 1955. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Brass Plate, Metal, Paper. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS H 16 in. D 12 in. W 13 in. HISTORY Unknown.