Terrestrial Globe, Illuminated, Germany

A lit world, tilted on its axis and mounted on brown wood.

This illuminated terrestrial globe was made in Berlin, Germany, in the 20th century, in glass, paper and wood. Illuminated globes of this type were commonly used in the home, study or classroom, and glow from inside. The globe is covered in a green and ochre map, with oceans in muted green, tilting inside a curved metal arc. A dark, turned wooden base lifts it from the table. The map has the soft tone of aged paper.

About 19 inches tall. It will start conversations and settle arguments, in that order.