Lot # 18 - 1935 Replogle Library Globe on Carved Wood Stand – Made in USA

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 03-Nov-2025 8:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 10-Nov-2025 7:17:00 PM
Current bid:

$48.00

Highest bidder:

Acorn

Auction has ended

Description :

An impressive early Replogle Library Globe, dated 1935, mounted on its original four-legged carved wood stand. Produced by Replogle Globes Inc., Chicago, this piece exemplifies the fine craftsmanship and cartographic artistry of the interwar period.

The globe features muted green and tan tones characteristic of 1930s designs and presents detailed pre–World War II geography, including French Indochina, Italian East Africa, Siam, and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (U.S.S.R.). It includes steamship and air routes, ocean currents, elevation shading, and population classifications.

The cartouche reads:
“Library Globe – Replogle Globes Inc., Chicago”
and the legend notes:
“Made in U.S.A. Copyright 1935 Replogle Globes, Inc.”

Stand & Features:

  • Original solid wood base with fluted, tapered legs and decorative carved apron.

  • Equatorial wooden horizon ring printed with zodiac signs and calendar markings.

  • Metal meridian ring with engraved degree measurements for tilt and rotation.

  • Retains a rich, aged patina consistent with its era.


Maker:
Replogle Globes Inc., founded in 1930 by Luther Replogle in Chicago, became one of America’s most respected globe manufacturers. The company’s 1930s Library Series is celebrated for its Art Deco styling, handcrafted wooden bases, and historically rich cartography.


Collecting Note:
An authentic prewar American globe, prized for both its educational and decorative appeal. The 1935 Replogle Library Globe captures the geopolitical landscape of the 1930s, making it an outstanding addition to any library, study, or vintage collection.



Auction History

Highest bidder is Acorn

Date Bid User
10-Nov-2025 7:12:18 PM $48.00 Acorn
10-Nov-2025 7:12:18 PM $47.00 Willow Room
10-Nov-2025 1:09:45 PM $35.00 Acorn
10-Nov-2025 1:09:45 PM $34.00 Willow Room
10-Nov-2025 9:21:14 AM $22.00 Acorn
07-Nov-2025 8:33:30 AM $12.00 Dakiam
07-Nov-2025 8:33:30 AM $11.00 LCP
04-Nov-2025 4:50:20 PM $6.00 Dakiam
03-Nov-2025 5:51:37 PM $5.00 Salish Sailor

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