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Lot 23:
An Italian Style Floor-Standing Globe Bar Cabinet
Description
A floor-standing reproduction globe bar or drinks cabinet, designed in the style of mid-20th century Italian pieces. The hinged spherical top opens to reveal a fitted interior intended for the storage of bottles and glassware. The underside of the lid is decorated with a celestial zodiac chart featuring illustrated figures and labels including Libra and Virgo. The exterior of the globe features a printed vintage-style world map, mounted within a wooden horizon ring inscribed with Latin text including Zona Temperata, Zona Artica, Equator, and Equinoziale. The frame is constructed with four turned legs joined by a circular lower shelf which features a printed compass rose motif. The piece is mounted on four metal castors for ease of movement.
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