Weber Costello 12-inch Terrestrial Globe on Stand

Chicago, early 20th century, 12 paper gore construction with printed cartouche "MADE BY / WEBER / COSTELLO CO. / CHICAGO HEIGHTS / ILLINOIS," within a full brass meridian, with printed equatorial labeled for days of the month and houses of the Zodiac, set upon a carved four leg stand with green paint and gilt decoration, underside labeled Century Furniture Co. / Grand Rapids, Michigan.

From a Private Collection, Washington, D.C.

Sphere gores with toning and stains; dent and print losses at China, some stress crackle to Pacific northwest area; rubbing and finish wear to metal meridian and its stand; wood stand with some scratches and rubbing to gilt.