Globe with Airplane, Weber Costello - Lot 182

Globe with Airplane, Weber Costello An American globe produced by Weber Costello Co. in Chicago Heights, Illinois, topped with a stylized four-engine airplane made of chrome-plated metal. The polychrome map sphere is mounted within a metal half-meridian and rests on a matching circular base. This decorative piece, with its distinct aeronautical character, combines vintage cartography and industrial design, creating a striking visual presence. Details: Marked “12 Inch Globe – Weber Costello Co., Chicago Heights, Illinois – Made in U.S.A.”; polychrome map globe; four-engine airplane made of chrome-plated metal; metal frame and base; total height 28 cm; weight 855 g; slight signs of wear and small marks consistent with its age.