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With light, the multicolored continents of the political map take on the natural colors of the planet's landmasses, while some of the earth's relief subtly appears on the map through shading.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The 20 inch glass sphere was hand blown by Columbus' trained artisans! Afterwards, the DUO map was manually cut and glued to the world by the skilled craftspeople, whose individual attention makes each model unforgettable. The artistic qualities of the Columbus Frankfurt Illuminated Desktop Globe - 20 Inch makes it a quintessential addition to your home or office. The large glass sphere and extraordinary cartography makes it a decorative addition that will enthrall for years to come.Light powered by cord to be plugged into wall. 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The stand is made from brushed stainless steel and has a wishbone shape. The curved legs of the stand attach to the globe through a full, 360 degrees cylindrical meridian. The meridian is gimbal-mounted, meaning that the globe can be swiveled up and down for closer inspection. The highly modern base is narrow and unobtrusive, focusing attention to the massive sphere itself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This Columbus floor globe features the physical map. A vivid relief is on display on the sphere's surface. The deep greens, yellows and browns of the planet's landmasses are showcased on the physical map. The dark blue of the ocean is given texture by 3D shading to represent the uneven underwater ocean floor. There is additional shading on the continents themselves, celebrating the diverse character of Earth's surface. Flip on the world globe's internal light and watch as its stunning cartography fills up the room with beautiful colors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This mammoth piece of art is a masterwork from Columbus. There is no doubt that the Columbus Magnum Plus Physical Illuminated Floor Globe is the finest achievement from the finest globe maker on the planet. Everything the company has learned in over a century's worth of manufacturing has come to an apex in this brilliant design. Put this globe in a public place: a school museum, corporate office or library to see its powerful allure in action.Light powered by cord to be plugged into wall. 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Despite its modest size, the Columbus Duo Mini Globe features a map that was meticulously hand applied to the ball by the manufacturer's skilled artisans, ensuring durability. That is what makes this mini globe so appealing, is the individual attention that each model receives from the Columbus craftspeople matched with the detailed geography.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n The Columbus Mini Political Globe - 4.7 Inch makes a perfect gift to a spouse, friend or colleague. Each model can be customized with a plaque that is placed on the stainless steel stand. Write a note to a loved one, a thank you for a friend, or a company logo for an employee. Here at Dura Globes we are able to fulfill any corporate orders, and have found that these are favorite gifts to give for the holidays, or at the conclusion of an important deal, or as a bonus to employees. Call us at 1-800-201-0483 or email us at customerservice@duraglobes.com to personalize your Columbus Mini Physical Globe - 4.7 Inch or place a sizable corporate order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Columbus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47967519047910,"sku":"DG-Mini-201281","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8656\/9958\/files\/mini201281_2_2.jpg?v=1783709830"},{"product_id":"columbus-4-7-inch-mini-antique-globe","title":"Columbus Mini Antique Globe - 4.7 Inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Columbus Mini Antique Globe - 4.7 Inch brings the exquisite style and exemplary craftsmanship of the German manufacturer to a modestly sized item. The desktop globe showcases Columbus' antique ocean Royal map. The world globe places the modern political geography on a map that features a beige-ocean, reminiscent of the parchment maps of yesteryear. The tiny desktop globe is 4.7 inches in diameter and held at a 23.5 degree angle by the silver stainless steel meridian and base. Together, the globe reaches 5 inches tall. The model, despite its modest size, is still assembled manually. The map is hand applied to this world globe by Columbus' skilled craftspeople.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n The Columbus Mini Antique Globe makes a perfect gift to a spouse, friend or colleague. Each model can be customized with a plaque that is placed on the stainless steel stand. Write a note to a loved one, a thank you for a friend, or a company logo for an employee. Here at Dura Globes we are able to fulfill any corporate orders, and have found that these are favorite gifts to give for the holidays, or at the conclusion of an important deal, or as a bonus to employees. 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The sphere is 26 inches in diameter and stands 51 inches tall atop base. This model, when not illuminated, displays a physical map. The continents are colored in natural greens, yellows and browns, which contrast with the complex blue ocean shade. The 3D shading represents the planet's topography. However, illuminate the floor globe and watch as the organic hues of the physical map come aglow.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Columbus' experienced craftspeople hand-cut the map and apply it to the surface of the sphere. The artisanal construction of this floor globe makes it a superb decorative accent of the up-most quality that is destined to last a lifetime. The audacious Columbus Munich Physical Illuminated Floor Globe - 26 Inch inspires the imagination with its stellar cartography and contemporary style. 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Designed with youngsters in mind, the Globe for Kids complements the easy to read geography with graphics that includes world landmarks, animals, ships and other engaging images. The colorful 10 inch globe stands 16 inches tall atop its simple silver half meridian and black base. The acrylic sphere is sturdy and designed to withstand the normal wear and tear that children bring to their favorite toys.\u003c\/span\u003e\n \n \u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-a29dfbcb-fac0-2af3-f591-ec2dd60ce441\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition to the globe's graphics, this children's globe also provides a political map that is completely accurate and up to date with current geography. Turn on the globe and watch as it lights the room up. The Voyage can also double as a nightlight, but when illuminated, the colors and geography becomes even more engrossing for the young ones. Additionally, the Voyage comes with a corresponding booklet containing geographic information and fun facts. 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