{"product_id":"soviet-marine-star-globe-zg-celestial-navigation-wooden-box","title":"Soviet Marine Star Globe ZG – Celestial Navigation Instrument in Original Wooden Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a Soviet marine star globe \"ZG\" (Звёздный глобус) – a navigator's instrument used on ships of the USSR Navy and merchant fleet to identify stars for celestial navigation. The yellow celestial sphere shows the stars and constellations with Latin names on a coordinate grid. It sits in a graduated metal horizon ring marked with the compass points, under a metal altitude circle, and comes in its original wooden storage box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine star globe (celestial navigation instrument)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarking:\u003c\/strong\u003e plate \"ЗГ\" on the box, maker's plate with \"КБ\" emblem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded as shown:\u003c\/strong\u003e star globe with ring, altitude circle, red and black grease pencils \"Стеклограф\" in their holders, original wooden box with packing list (Опись укладки) inside the lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e the passport and flannel cloth named in the packing list are not shown in the photos and are not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e painted globe, aluminium rings and scales, wooden box with metal hinges and latch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e box about 24 × 27 × 22 cm (9.5 × 10.6 × 8.7 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soviet era; the exact year is not marked in the photos (globes of this type were made from the 1950s to the 1980s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed, with honest wear. The globe's surface is glossy and the stars, names and scales are clearly readable; no cracks are visible in the photos. The wooden box has dark stains and water marks, scuffs and age wear; the hinges and latch show light rust; the packing list label is stained. Please look at all photos carefully, they are part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStar globes like this were standard equipment on Soviet ships: the navigator set the globe for the ship's latitude and time and read which stars would be visible and where. Complete sets in the original box are sought after by collectors of maritime and astronomy instruments, and make a striking display piece for a study or office.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67798749511829,"sku":"ETSY-4597249009","price":888.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-marine-star-globe-zg-celestial-navigation-wooden-box-1.jpg?v=1792227183","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-marine-star-globe-zg-celestial-navigation-wooden-box","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}