Hand-blown Illumintaed Crystal Globe - Circa 1967 - “columbus Duo Harmonie”

Illuminated crystal globe
Ø 51 cm,
hand-laminated
floor-standing model
walnut-plated base

Hand-blown crystal globe
circa 1967 “Columbus DUO Harmonie”—this globe was designed in the 1950s.
Made in Germany

In very good condition for its age, with a small chip (see photo).
This model likely dates from around 1967.
The mention of different countries of origin helps pinpoint its date of manufacture.
This is the largest model from the German manufacturer “Columbus,” featuring a crystal globe. Larger models were made of acrylic glass.
Whether lit or unlit, this globe is more of a work of art than a globe.

The production of these mouth-blown crystal globes was, and still is today, characterized by exceptional craftsmanship. These models are true masterpieces of the glassmaking tradition; nothing was left to chance during their creation.
The creation of a mouth-blown crystal sphere represents a true challenge, one that only a handful of glass artists worldwide still undertake.

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