A rare 1990-1991 illuminated world globe titled World Discoverer, mounted on a wooden base with an integrated weather station featuring a thermometer, hygrometer, and barometer.
The globe lights up internally, highlighting its richly coloured parchment-style cartography. It displays the historical borders of the early 1990s, with the U.S.S.R., Yugoslavia, and Zaire still marked, yet with Germany already unified and Namibia independent.
This makes the piece not only decorative but also a historical snapshot of a pivotal moment in world history.
Illuminated rotating globe (electric cord. Wooden base with three weather dials (thermometer, hygrometer, barometer).
Marked "World Discoverer" with compass rose and vintage ship illustrations
Dateable cartography: 1990-1991
Size approx: 45cm globe on 30cm wide base
A collectible and functional décor piece that doubles as an educational conversation starter for the home, study, or office.
