This handsome artifact by Columbus of Germany is of up most interest to Aviation historians in additional to geographical and political aficionados. Most intriguing is the extensive legend. It shows the industrial as well agricultural products of each country, including everything from fishing, and what type of fish to mining (from coal to diamonds), harvest of rubber as well as wheat and rice, from oil drilling to iron production and so much more. One can spend hours just reviewing the map. It has caught a moment in time, identifying trade and economics of each nation as of 1932. Advancement of human kind in navigation is visible, as flight routes of the Graf Zeppelin are shown. Commercial shipping routes are not just identified but also displayed by popularity (widest route is the most popular traveled). Politically a very interesting model as it fails to document the effect of the treaty of Versailles post WW1 (1914-1918). As part of the treaty Germany lost ownership over its African colonies. On this Globe the colonies remain to be German. Quite majestic in size, this artifact displays sophisticated elegance. The 13 inch diameter pasteboard orb is mounted into a brass stamped half meridian. The baluster turned fruitwood base encloses a functional compass. Total height of this exceptionally well preserved piece of history is 25 inches. If you are looking for the rarely obtainable, this artifact is for you. $685 — Item #: 11COL32BALUST - SOLD