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Era: Circa 1960s–1970sType: Factory dry dome / dry snow globe (designed without liquid; features loose internal faux snow that tumbles when shaken or tipped)Location / Theme: Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada; depicts the Horseshoe Falls, an arching rainbow, mist, and the tour boat (Maid of the Mist)Materials: Molded plastic casing, acrylic/plastic dome, internal paper or plastic roller bandsColor Scheme: Vibrant bright orange molded base, white bottom plate, two-tone dome (clear front with teal-blue molded rear shell), and blue-and-white adjustment side knobsMechanism & Function:Manual perpetual calendar system adjusted via side dialsDisplays across four distinct front cutouts: Month (3-letter abbreviation), Tens digit of day, Ones digit of day, and Day of the week (3-letter abbreviation)Front Inscription: Interior plaque is hot-stamped/printed in red block letters reading "NIAGARA FALLS CANADA"Detailed Condition ReportDome & Interior Particles:
Transparent dome is physically sound with no cracks, fractures, or splits.Interior particles/foam snow exhibit static cling and natural age adhesion, sticking along the inside surface of the clear acrylic dome and partially obscuring the front viewing area.Interior remains completely dry as manufactured, with no water staining, mold, or residue associated with drained liquid.Scenic Insert:Molded 3D scene (waterfalls, rainbow, tour boat) remains firmly seated on its mount.Paint and printed graphics retain vivid red, yellow, green, and blue colors with no sun-fading or peeling.
"NIAGARA FALLS CANADA" lettering is intact, sharp, and fully legible.Base & Mechanics:
Orange plastic pyramid base is structurally intact with no chips, cracks, or corner breaks.Minor, light surface scuffs and handling marks consistent with age and gentle desktop use.Calendar roller wheels rotate as intended; printed numbers and letters on the scrolls are clean, clear, and align evenly in the display apertures.Both side adjustment knobs are present and securely attached to the internal axles.Bottom / Underside:
White bottom base plate sits flat and flush with only faint, normal shelf wear.Please review the attached pictures for additional details.