Description :
Vintage Italian globe bookends featuring old-world style cartography on rotating miniature globes set in wooden frames. Each globe is beautifully illustrated with a vintage-style world map and suspended between small brass-toned axis points. "Made in Italy" labels are affixed to the bases, indicating quality craftsmanship and authentic origin. These bookends bring a charming scholarly touch to home libraries, offices, or classrooms. Ideal for vintage decor enthusiasts or globe collectors. Some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Era:
Mid to Late 20th Century (likely 1970s-1980s)
Style:
Old World, Classic Vintage Study
Technique:
Hand-assembled with printed cartographic overlays on composite material spheres, mounted in wood frames
Tools Used:
Cartographic printing presses, woodworking tools, and rotary assembly jigs
History:
Italian manufacturers in the mid-20th century were known for producing detailed, decorative globes for export, especially during the boom in home decor and academic novelty items.
Manufacturer / Maker:
Maker: Likely Barigo or a similar Italian workshop specializing in small globes and educational novelties
Measurements:
Each bookend: 6" H x 5" W x 3" D (approximate)
Suggested Weight:
Approximately 2 lbs total
Music:
Classical instrumental music such as Antonio Vivaldi's Four Seasons would pair perfectly with the scholarly and European atmosphere these bookends evoke.
Item Number : P12964
Category : Misc Home Décor & Furniture
Brand : UK
