Terrestrial Globe, United States

Scuffed globe in a tilted degree ring, with Asia turned toward the front.

This lithograph tin terrestrial globe is from the United States, and dates to the early 20th century. American toy and game makers produced printed tin globes in quantity in the early twentieth century, often for use in schools and family parlors. Seen straight on, a small globe in muted yellow, green and tan, showing Asia and the Indian Ocean. A curved arm with degree marks wraps up its side. A round, stepped base with a yellowish finish supports it. The surface is worn and rubbed. It is 6.25 inches wide, 6 deep and 8.25 high.

Well-traveled in the way only desk globes can be.