Fantastic and very rare "starlight" example of the George Cram company's mid-century illuminated globe line. Most of these came with the standard blue oceans, and I've seen a few where the background color is yellow, to evoke older globes. This is actually the only example I've seen in black, and it gives it a strikingly Space Age vibe, even with the light off.

Great for a child's bedroom as a night light, as long as you're prepared to answer questions like "what is Rhodesia, mommy?"

Also a prime candidate for movie, television, or even theatrical props departments.