Authentic Models Vaugondy 1745 12.75-Inch Diameter Tabletop Globe

History and modern style combine in the Authentic Models Vaugondy 1745 12.75-inch Diam. Tabletop Globe, which features the construction and details of an 18th-century globe in a striking black and white color scheme. The papier mache core is similar to the original construction techniques of the time, and hand applied paper gores replicate cartography from the original ancient globes. This striking all-black globe uses thin white lines and type to display the historical information, and is offset by a simply modern stand made of black solid hardwood with shiny chrome feet and finial. This distinctive globe can be a great conversation piece, a stylish accessory, or an educational tool. Authentic Models Authentic Models strives to create and distribute a comprehensive collection of historic and fine art reproductions worldwide

. Haring Piebenga founded the company in 1968, and today AM is a European wholesale manufacturer with warehouses and corporate offices in Oregon and Amsterdam. AM pursues original items at auctions and uses these models for their design ideas. Each hand-made item appeals to the human need for nostalgia, intrigue, and beauty by evoking a story from the past. High-quality construction using only the finest materials ensures that these charming pieces will become treasured heirlooms in their own right.