Handcrafted Decorative Terrestrial World Globe Home Decor
This vintage world map decorative desktop globe makes a great home décor for the living room, office, study room, or kids’ room. Give it as a gift or simply add it to your science-inspired interior being confident about the impact your new globe will leave on whoever sees it.
This tabletop décor is a replica of the original globe made in the 17th century and has a sturdy leg construction and hand-applied map gores.
Interesting globe facts:
- The world globe comes from the Latin word globus, meaning "sphere".
- The first globes of modern times were made in the late 15th century by Martin Behaim of Nuremberg and Leonardo da Vinci.
- One of the earliest globes constructed (1506) after the discovery of America is in the New York Public Library.
Condition: New
Finish: Antique Brass
Hand-applied map gores
Height: 14 Inches
Diameter: 9 Inches