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Came across this a few days ago. Can you globe dudes give me some help? date history value It's 13.5 inches, dirty but no scratched up, lots of camera glare. Tnx Terry
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Not shure but the budlight is worth more lol
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1933 or 1934 would be the earliest. I have a map advertising it that way from that year. My 1936 Wadhams map doesn't mention Metro, and my '37 shows a totally different globe style.
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Neat lens Terry. I didn't know that they made a progressive lines Mobilgas lens with the Wadhams name on it. I would think it's a pretty rare one at any rate. I would like to see another pic of the lens cleaned up. Looks like lots of years of barn dust and grime on it!
Thanks for sharing,
Darin
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The progressive striped globes were Vacuum Oil designs used from 1928-1932 according to the globe guide. Wadhams was acquired by Vacuum in 1930. 13-1/2 is not the usual size for this globe. I've seen a couple of these Wadhams on 15" metal. The white is a "frosted" finish and would be leary of it cleaning up well.
Jim
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They also made the "flat rectangular lens's" for this unusual globe body.  Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us
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Hey Jim......I'd be happy to take either one of those Wadhams globes off your hands.....in case you need the extra space!!
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jim,
nice globes! wish i had guts enough to keep some nice originals. with a 100 lb bulldog who's clumsy, i don't want to chance it. if you have a pic of that whole display setup, i would love to see it. i've been looking to do something similar with the "cube" layout for my ww2 flight jackets & gear, just haven't found something i like. thanks!
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Thanks for the compliments!
Could anyone hazard a value for Terry on that lense. I've never seen one for sale...and the 13-1/2" is not valued in the globe guide....known only in pictures. They mention a mobil shield on the bottom in the description in there, I believe it is a decal....hopefully globe collectors can comment their opinion,as I am curious on value also.
Jim
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The progressive striped globes were Vacuum Oil designs used from 1928-1932 according to the globe guide. Wadhams was acquired by Vacuum in 1930. 13-1/2 is not the usual size for this globe. I've seen a couple of these Wadhams on 15" metal. The white is a "frosted" finish and would be leary of it cleaning up well.
Jim Thanks for the correction...I have a gap in my Wadhams map collection. (and knowledge, too, evidently.)
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And here's how you probably don't want to wash your globe.
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Billups, Southland, Rose Oil,Crystal Oil, Barq's
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He doesn't look to concerned, he could pickup the phone & order more- a luxury we don't have..
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What a great photo Dave. Thanks for sharing that one!
Darin
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What a great photo Dave. Thanks for sharing that one!
Darin If anyone is interested, the photo is for sale on eBay (not mine, nor do I know the seller (dv33)).
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