A contemporary decorative desk globe featuring continents hand-inlaid with various semi-precious gemstones including varieties of jasper, marble, and mother-of-pearl. These landmasses are set into a deep blue background representing the oceans, composed of a blue stone composite or lapis lazuli. The globe is detailed with gold-tone wire latitude and longitude grid lines and printed geographical labels including Mexico, Pacific Ocean, South, and Phoenix Is (UK). The globe is mounted within a rotating brass-finish meridian ring, graduated from 0 to 90 degrees. The assembly is supported by a four-legged classical-style metal stand with a central cross-brace. An integrated magnetic compass is inset into the centre of the base, featuring a black background with gold-tone markings for cardinal and ordinal points and degree increments.
Height: approximately 25-30 cm.
Measurement: 10 x 10 IN
Depth: 10
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