This petite globe comes from the French firm, N. K. Atlas of Paris. The cartography is surprisingly detailed and crisp for a globe of this small scale. They developed the right mix of color, detail, text, and information. The globe tells the story of the world on the brink of a war that would have ramifications felt throughout the rest of the century. The globe dates to 1913-14. St. Petersburg has not yet been renamed but the Ottoman Empire has already broken apart. The map also shows shipping routes through the newly opened Panama Canal. About the Maker: N. K. Atlas was based in Paris from around 1904-1924 and was primarily a game and puzzle manufacturer. The company takes its name from the founders Leon Nicolas and Charles Keller. The second portion of the name is a nod to the street where the company was headquartered.   Description: The 2.75 inch diameter orb consists of 12 individual, hand applied paper gores over a plaster and pressboard orb. Highly detailed map includes ocean currents, mountain ranges, rivers and more. All text is in French. The cartouche in the Pacific Ocean reads: SPHERE TERRESTRE - N. K. - Editeurs - Paris. Mounted onto an elegant baluster turned and ebonized fruitwood base, the globe stands roughly 5 inches tall. There is also an inscription on the base of the globe that reads, "Guerre 1914-15-16-17-18-19" in obvious reference to the during of World War One.   Condition: Very well preserved artifact, details are crisp and colors rich. Minimal wear in form of rubbing or soiling. There is a rattling sound inside the orb but there are is no visible damage to the plaster orb. Base is also very well preserved, no cracks or splits. Professionally cleaned.   Globe will ship from Europe for $15.00 to most countries. SOLD $625 - Item # 1016PETNKA13