This sophisticated sphere combines clean, minimalistic design with intriguing political display. The age of Imperialism has ended in Africa with new countries having emerged all over the continent. When illuminated, the sphere offers an elegant ambiance. In addition it reveals elevations and depths of the oceans, not visible when the light is turned off. The colors are bright and bold and really come to life when the light is turned on. About the manufacture: Columbus Verlag is one of the most well known globe manufacturers from Germany and one of the very few to survive to this day. Their reputation for quality is well earned, as they produced sublime examples of a large range of globe types - celestial, terrestrial, illuminated, etc. Description: 12 individual gores are applied over a c 10 inch diameter orb. Mounted into a stamped numeric half meridian, made of metal and finished in a matte gold. The half meridian is attached to a metal, 3 legged base in a classic Mid Century Modern, minimalistic design. The base is also finished in matte gold. Total height is about 14 inches. All text is in German. The globe currently has a European plug but a simple converter plug can be purchased at any larger retail store. Condition: The artifact is exceptionally well preserved with only one minor tear (see photos) and a minor scratch to the base. Lighting is functional. This exceptionally well maintained artifact is an original piece of a politically important moment in time.  Well packed, this fine artifact will ship for $25.00 to most countries. SOLD $285 — Item #: 1116COL60ILL