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- Craftsman made in Germany.
- All Place Names and Cartography in English.
- Desktop, High-Gloss Brass Base and Half-Meridian..
- 16 Inch Diameter, Antique Ocean Illuminated Acrylic Ball.
- 17"W x 16"D x 20"H; Weight: 8.8 lbs.
The Vienna Illuminated Desktop Globe by Columbus Globes is a magnificent piece of design and craftsmanship, with its large 16-inch diameter and 20-inch height on a high-gloss brass-colored base. The sphere is elegantly held at a 23.5-degree angle by the modern-styled half-meridian, which also features a time dial at the North Pole, adding a sophisticated touch to the globe.
The Vienna Illuminated Desktop Globe by Columbus Globes is a stunning piece of cartography, featuring a beautiful ROYAL map with an antique-ocean political map that is enhanced by the multi-hued patchwork of continents. The map is filled with place names, shipping lanes, water currents, and other cartographic details, which become even more striking when illuminated. The acrylic sphere's warm colors fill the room when the light is on.
Each Vienna globe's map is meticulously hand-cut and applied to the acrylic sphere by skilled artisans. Columbus, which has been in the business for over a century, has perfected the art of hand-making globes, and remains one of the few manufacturers that still rely on trained craftspeople to create these stunning illuminated world globes. The 16-inch Vienna model is a superb example of classic style and exquisite craftsmanship. It is perfect for any home or office and will never go out of style.
