Columbus Rostock 14-inch Diam. Tabletop Globe

Catalog description

Columbus Rostock 14-inch Diam. Tabletop Globe, part number HER052, is a discontinued product from the 2007–2011 catalog. It was last listed at $499.00.

Elegant and striking the Columbus Rostock 14-Inch Diam. Tabletop Globe offers incomparable craftsmanship. Colorful countries stand out in soft shades of green yellow pink and orange against the vivid blue backdrop of the ocean. Crafted from beautiful hand-blown crystal this sphere measures 14 inches in diameter. It's the product of a successful collaboration between designers cartographers and glass-blowers utilizing a hand-papered technique mastered only by Columbus. The globe sits nestled in a cube form base crafted from solid wenge wood extending its height to 16 inches. Other features include raised relief landmasses and illumination. When switched off the globe displays a political map; turn it on and you will see a physical map. This classic design will make an unforgettable addition to any desk or table top.

About ColumbusColumbus is the oldest globe manufacturer in the world. First established in 1909 this German company has revolutionized the globe-making industry over the past century. They are dedicated to preserving traditional globe manufacturing processes including hand-laminated cartography and the mouth-blowing of crystal spheres. Their bestselling line luxury globes are the product of four generations of experience.

• Globes
• Tabletop
• Worlds