Leah asked if I had a collection of vintage globes. This is one of those collections that started after I found one in my grandfathers things after he passed away. It is marked Ohio Art, metal and is also a bank.
Globes were the perfect thing to decorate Ben's room with. I don't think he ever gave them much thought, but I enjoyed finding them. They got very trendy for awhile and prices got higher...so I have not added to this collection for some time.
I like the old metal tin ones the best. For basically just being the same type of item, I like how the different manufacturers have gussied up the bases to give them each a different look.
This one has conversions for the metric systems as well as images of different constellations. It is also a bank.
The base of this globe features sketches of different attractions in the world, like the Statue of Liberty or The Eiffel Tower.
Another bank. The slogan on the base reads "World Bank - as you save so you prosper". Quite true! (Ohio Art)
Bank with World Savings slogan on base. (Ohio Art)
The base of this tin globe includes astrological signs and indicates winter and summer months, solstices and all sorts of other useful info. (Made by Chein and Company)
Some of the banks include information like time zones.
Or a bit of history printed on the globe....like who and when people first reached the North Pole. (Byrd by plane, May 9, 1926)
In addition to the smaller tin banks I have picked up the larger cardboard variety as well. They look great all grouped together in the variety of sizes.
In addition to the globes in Ben's room I have also gravitated to the old metal pencil cans that feature a map on them. I love them all line up together on his desk. He rolls his eyes when I bring home yet another one.
Another thing I noticed when doing this post is that most of the larger globes are made by the same company, Replogle Globes. I like the variety of logos that reflect the era it was made or the style of the globe.
Thanks for the suggestion Leah. Was fun to revisit this collection and do a bit of dusting. They live high on Ben's shelf in his bedroom and I don't clean up there often.
If you have a suggestion for a future collection challenge, leave me a comment and finish the sentence "Show me your collection of _______." I would be happy to see what I can dig up from my stash!
Cool!
You make anything look good :-)
Now I wish I didn't get rid of an old globe we had....That was before I found your blog and saw all the cute ideas! I was trying to think where you stored them....A kid's room. Gave me another idea LOL.
Have a great day
Posted by: Doreen | September 13, 2011 at 08:28 AM
Jealous! I bid at a silent auction on a globe like your top one but didn't get it. I love the look. I guess that is the teacher in me, or the wanderer...
Posted by: Melissa | September 13, 2011 at 09:00 AM
I've had many globes over the years. They come and go. They are so fascinating to compare country's names and borders, how they change over the years, etc.
Great collection!
Posted by: janet | September 13, 2011 at 09:18 AM
This is really a fun collection. I love the way they look grouped together. I'm guessing that banks might have given the "banks" to children to promote saving. I remember getting one from our bank when I was a child. It looked like a little book with a coin slot and had a key to open it. I wonder when the banks stopped encouraging saving???
Posted by: Kathy | September 13, 2011 at 11:55 AM
My hand is raised I have a question...well multiple...I ran across a few of these recently. One was an Ohio art and I do love a great Ohio art graphic. Not sure on the pricing though. I passed on it. Sure I will regret that soon. Another was a globe for a desk at the thrift. Gorgeous muddy color with the USSR on it. I nearly grabbed it till I noticed someone had marked on it in pen? Probably should have grabbed it anyway as I could have repurposed for the stand...Thoughts on this would be ever so helpful. What a grand collection indeed. Smiles...Renee
Posted by: Renee | September 13, 2011 at 03:03 PM
Globes are one of the things that I'm always on the lookout for - my hubby is a geography teacher - now if I can just find a Scottie holding up a globe....
Posted by: Lynn | September 14, 2011 at 04:52 AM
wow! one question...is there anything you DON'T collect??? and the bigger question...I know I said one :o}...how do you make all your collections look so darn good??!!?? I collect a myriad of stuff and sometimes feel like a candidate for "Hoarders...the early years" :o} *e*
Posted by: elaine | September 14, 2011 at 05:19 AM
Oh, I am jealous NOW! I love globes. I have an itty bitty collection. 4
Hardly counts. Love those banks!!
I'm with Elaine. What DON'T you collect??!! LOL
Cheers,
kathy
Posted by: Kathy | September 14, 2011 at 05:21 AM
I also have a small collection (4) but love them. I especially like the teeny tiny one in the picture. I have passed on some and ended up wishing I would have bought them. Love how you have them displayed.
Posted by: Marci | September 14, 2011 at 06:19 PM
The globes are great, but I really love those pencil cans!
Posted by: Barbara | September 15, 2011 at 06:09 AM