Columbus Sigmaringen 13 Inch Illuminated Desktop Globe

Description

The Columbus Sigmaringen 13 Inch Illuminated Desktop Globe houses the DUORAMA map in a chic stainless steel base. The 13 inch desktop globe is held 17 inches high by its metallic stand. The flat and narrow half-meridian holds the blue ocean world globe at a 23.5 degree angle. At the models' North Pole where the meridian meets the sphere there is a time dial that corresponds to the latitude and longitude grid. The DUORAMA map of the Sigmaringen offers an abundance of cartographical information. With the world globe's light off the organic colors of the planet's landmasses and oceans are showcased. Illuminate the desktop globe and watch as the earth's political divisions come to the forefront over the three dimensional shading of the relief map. The country borders add to the rich physical map as the Columbus globe lights up. Despite the modern flair of the desktop globe's DUORAMA map the model was constructed by hand. The map was cut and laid on the sphere by hand. Skilled artisans in a very intensive and time consuming process made the Columbus globe come to life. Bask in the expert German engineering and artisanal craftsmanship of the Columbus Sigmaringen 13 Inch Illuminated Desktop Globe. This sleekly designed world globe is destined to enchant for years to come wherever it is displayed in your home and office!