Tabletop Globe, Antique Brass and Black Metal Base.12 Inch, Raised-Relief, Antique-Ocean Sphere.This charming model beguiles with its "Old World" charm12"W X 12"D X 17"H, 2.7 lbs.Hand-crafted in the USA.The Replogle Sierra is a distinguished addition to the legendary American manufacturer's product line. This charming model beguiles with its "Old World" charm. The reliable brass and black metal base is topped with a matching die-cast semi-meridian, holding the 12 inch world globe 17 inches tall. The parchment-style political map gives the Sierra a timeless appeal. The beige colored oceans feature ornamented compass roses, cartouches and legends, along with tiny drawings of sailboats that represent the routes of early explorers. The countries on the political map are colored with soft, earth-toned shades. Despite the old fashioned tradition of the desktop globe, the geographical content of the political map is entirely up to date. The planet's tall mountain ranges are three dimensionally recreated on the desktop globe with its raised relief. Run a hand along the surface of the Replogle globe to appreciate the uneven quality of the earth's expanse. When it comes to globes, the American made Replogle models are famous for their dependable design and meticulous cartography. This Replogle Sierra Desktop Globe personifies both attributes, while providing a plethora of place names for those hungry for geographical knowledge.