Russian Globe
RUSSIAN TERRESTRIAL WORLD GLOBE
Description :
A terrestrial globe 15” X 9". (Globe is 6") The globe is is cardboard and sits on a wooden base. Age and origin unknown.
Globe is equipped with brass moon and rotates using simple gear mechanism by turning the crank.
A completely different way of displaying the moon's position relative to the earth.
Sold on ebay in June 2013 for <$400
Description :
A terrestrial globe 15” X 9". (Globe is 6") The globe is is cardboard and sits on a wooden base. Age and origin unknown.
Globe is equipped with brass moon and rotates using simple gear mechanism by turning the crank.
A completely different way of displaying the moon's position relative to the earth.
Sold on ebay in June 2013 for <$400