Replogle Statesman Antique Ocean.Floor Globe, Walnut-Finish Hardwood Cradle.20 Inch, Illuminated, Antique-Ocean Sphere.28"W X 28"D X 37"H, 29.5 lbs.Hand-crafted in the USA.The Antique Replogle Statesman Illuminated Floor Globe is for those who appreciate the finer things in life. Designed by the storied American manufacturer for people with discerning taste, the beautiful 20 inch globe stands 37 inches tall on its colonially inspired ornate stand. Four sturdy, walnut-finished legs support an octagonal cradle. The octagon, which encircles the world globe, holds the solid brass meridian. The full meridian features engraved latitudinal markings. The highly detailed political map was hand cut and hand applied to this floor globe by the skilled craftspeople at the American Replogle factory. Thousands of place names abound on this antique style map. The extravagant cartographical display is given a classic spin. The parchment-colored oceans are set against the brilliant soft pastel shades of the landmasses. Stunningly colored compass roses, cartouches and legends adorn this classically influenced map, along with geographical details like water currents and shipping lanes. This illuminated ball is set alight by a simple touch. Merely placing your fingers on the solid brass meridian sets the room aglow with the brilliant colors radiating off the magnificent Replogle floor globe. There is nothing quite like basking in the luminous rays that fill up a space from this illuminated work of art. Yet another extravagant offering from Replogle's "Heirloom Collection," this Antique Statesmen Illuminated Floor Globe may be a significant investment, but the hand crafted, American made quality of it makes it a treasure to be valued over a lifetime, and for generations to come.