This Cassini 1790 Old World Globe is brand new and is very skillfully made. It measures overall 5.51″ inches in width x 10.8″ inches tall. This reproduction Cassini 1790 globe is made with printed maps copied from ancient library originals, dating back to the 16th and 17th century. Early globes show the world as it was perceived at an age when navigation was done by measuring positions of sun and stars and a simple compass to sail to the ends of the known world and beyond. The globe is supported and rotates in solid brass finals on a solid mahogany wood hand turned stand. The globe is packaged in a Christopher Columbus gift box. Perfect for the office or home study, makes a great gift! Size: 5.51″ Length x 5.51″ Width x 10.8» Height Cassini Old World Globe Cassini 1790 Old World Globe 10.8″ Mahogany Stand This Cassini 1790 Old World Globe is brand new and is very skillfully made. It measures overall 5.51″ inches in width x 10.8″ inches tall. This reproduction Cassini 1790 globe is made with printed maps copied from ancient library originals, dating back to the 16th and 17th century. Early globes show the world as it was perceived at an age when navigation was done by measuring positions of sun and stars and a simple compass to sail to the ends of the known world and beyond. The globe is supported and rotates in solid brass finals on a solid mahogany wood hand turned stand. The globe is packaged in a Christopher Columbus gift box. Perfect for the office or home study, makes a great gift!Size: 5.51″ Length x 5.51″ Width x 10.8» HeightColor: MulticoloredConstruction: Handcrafted A globe is a three-dimensional scale model of Earth (terrestrial globe) or other spheroid celestial body such as a planet, star, or moon. It may also refer to a spherical representation of the celestial sphere, showing the apparent positions of the stars and constellations in the sky (celestial globe). The word «globe» comes from the Latin word globus, meaning round mass or sphere. The article «Globe» is part of the Wikipedia encyclopedia. HTTPS://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GlobeMore Decorative Old World Globes Are Available. Please buy with confidence-100% money-back guarantee Please browse CaptJimsCar-go for more Mobile Home Decor, WW1 Propellers, Museum Quality Ship Models, Old World Style Globe Bars and Low Priced Nautical Gifts! To browse more items – Click on the Logo below (close the new window to return to this item)! We accept PayPal (which includes Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express and e-checks). Payment is expected within 7 days after auction closes. After that the item will be re listed. International Buyers please pay with PayPal. Massachusetts residents will be charged a 6.25% sales tax. PayPal-eBay’s service to make fast, easy, and secure payments for your eBay purchases! Free shipping only within the continental 48 U.S. States. Item will be shipped within 3 business days of payment received confirmation via UPS GROUND (approx. 2-5 business days within 48 states). A tracking number will be provided after the item has shipped out . All shipments are FULLY INSURED. If shipping is to be to Alaska or Hawaii, please contact me for the exact shipping. Packing: Models & furniture are securely packed with foam sheets, peanuts or bubble wraps. Most of the items are shipped double boxes. 100% money-back guarantee if not satisfied.For damaged or defective items: Return shipping for damaged or defective items is paid by the seller. Report any damage or defectiveness within 30 days of shipment arrival. The item will be replaced or a refund will be issued for the full cost of the item when a replacement is unavailable. For other reasons (buyer is to pay return Ground shipping) please contact me to get a return authorization (It’s the buyers responsibility to return the shipment within 30 days after notifying me). Returned items must be in new condition and in the original packaging.This item was in stock at the time of listing. If this item should run out of stock you will be given the option of a full refund or backorder. Please use the eBay messages system (Ask a Question, Contact eBay Member) to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have. This will assure that your message will be received. Pictures sell! Auctiva Offers Free Image Hosting and Editing.300+ Listing Templates! Auctiva gets you noticed! The complete eBay Selling Solution.