Item Report
Contemporary Etched Crystal World Globe
By: Unknown
Style: Contemporary Decorative
Origin: Likely USA or Western Europe
Materials: Etched crystal or glass with a metallic stand
Age: c. 1980s–1990s
Condition: Excellent (no visible chips or cracks, etching clear and well preserved)
Value: $30–$80 USD
Maker's Marks / Writing: No visible maker's mark or signature.
Date: 2025-06-03 21:06:53.225425
Description:
This is a modern decorative world globe made from clear, likely leaded, crystal or glass, featuring etched continents, country names, and ocean labels. The globe is mounted on a simple metallic stand. The presence of country names such as 'Zaire,' which officially changed its name to the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1997, suggests the map data predates this change, making it a late 20th-century piece. Such globes are typically made for decorative or commemorative purposes rather than for actual geographic instruction.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This is an attractive, modern decorative crystal globe. Its design reflects the late 20th-century period, both in cartography and manufacturing style. While visually striking, its collectible value is moderate unless associated with a designer, limited edition, or special provenance.
Individual Images:
- Only one main image provided. The globe's etched surface looks crisp and clean
- with no obvious damage. The stand appears to be a cast metal with a painted finish in good condition. If close-up images were provided
- further assessment of minor wear or chips could be made.
Provenance:
No provenance information provided.
Condition:
Excellent (no visible chips or cracks, etching clear and well preserved)
Identification Score: 95%
The etched crystal globe is readily identifiable due to its clear mapping, familiar materials, and recognizable contemporary style. The inclusion of the country 'Zaire' helps date the piece to late 20th century.
Authenticity Score: 90%
The materials and manufacturing methods are consistent with decorative pieces from the 1980s–1990s era. The globe appears genuine and not a recent reproduction or fake, but it is a decorative rather than a historical or cartographic artifact.
Image Memory Note
Keywords
crystal globe, etched glass, decorative world globe, contemporary, 1980s, 1990s, Zaire, desk ornament, geographical decor
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