Old globes are so cool. First, they’re just great accessories (check out this lovely collection, posted in HGTV’s flickr pool). But they’re also a physical reminder of how much the world has changed — and continues to change — as borders shift, nations fall, and others rise. Take this minty 1967 lighted model from Denmark, for instance. Its super-stylin’ Lucite base, awesome night-light capabilities, and generous size (38 inches in diameter) aside, it’s a beautiful remnant of a political landscape that no longer exists. In other words, back when there was a U.S.S.R. Auction ends on Sunday. Current bid: $1. — Leah H.

See more of Leah’s great finds on her blog, More Ways to Waste Time.

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