This specific model offers an exceptionally delicately engraved map, identifying the world as it were about 150 years ago. Some of the political displays slightly contradict each other though we have come to the conclusion for this artifact to have been produced around the late 1880's. The cartouche identifies H. Schedler, which means Herman has stepped into his father's foot steps and taken over the industry. THis occurred c 1880. The Austro Hungarian Empire is visible, though the Metropolitan Budapesht is still shown as Pesht. In Africa one can view the Congo also in its original name after it's discoverer: Livingston. Additional Empires include Russia, China, Germany and the Ottoman Empire. Much is still left for discovery but the wonders of new technology are shown, including the first under water telegraph cable by Maury, connecting North America and Europe for its first instant communication (1865-68). Also mentioned is a french cable. The legend of the ever so delicately engraved map also displays "Lines of regular Steam Communication around the world" which refers to postal shipping and "Lines from and to Europe". A young United States shows a divided Dakota yet not named South Dakota.Some states are not yet present including Oklahoma. The exceptionally rare base has a beautiful look of primitive elegance, quite unusual! Well preserved, without any loss of map but some uneven aging of the patina, this exquisite model is truly an artifact. A fine piece for the historian, ensuring hours of discovery of the past. Diameter of the orb is 9 inches with a total height of about 17 inches. Secure, domestic shipping will be $25.00. Please inquire for international shipping. $1,989 - Item #: 812SCHEDL89 - SOLD