Nautical Navigator's Terrestrial Globe

Nautical Navigator's Terrestrial Globe
Decorative and well-executed globe from the age of exploration. Stand is detailed turned wood, walnut finish. Exact reproduction of 16th C. Mercator globe, hand applied paper gores. 26.5 x 34.5cm, 10.5 x 13.5OO
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