The Artline Blue Green Globe Clock will make a striking desktop timepiece for your home or office. Bold and eye-catching it features a miniature version of Artline`s popular Blue Green Earthsphere acrylic globe design with translucent blue oceans and vibrant green landmasses. There is no better way to understand the world`s geography than to study a highly accurate model like this one. It depicts current accurate geographic information on national boundaries bodies of water and latitude and long itude markings. The globe measures 5 inches in diameter and is mounted on a handsome wooden base with light cherry finish and distinctive tower design. It stands 10.25 inches tall.An embedded working clock and silver-toned metal fittings complete thi s elegant contemporary look. When the tower is removed from the base it reveals a cleverly hidden compass. This unique piece part of the Artline Accessories Series will make a welcome addition to any desk or table.The globe reflects Artline`s standar d of excellence undergoing a variety of processes from multi-colored silk-screening to meticulous blowing and shaping. Sheets of acrylic are cut to size and checked for optical clarity before graphics are applied. Each piece is carefully inspected an d then passed on to the thermal process when it is heat soaked for several hours. The hemispheres are free-blown to ensure optical clarity and then trimmed of excess material and carefully matched. Before being bonded they are cleaned and polished. T his globe comes to you signed by the maker complete with a certificate of authenticity.About ArtlineEvery Artline globe is a work of art. Hand-fashioned in the USA by skilled artisans the remarkable products combine lasting beauty state-of-the-art te chnology and the most accurate up-to-date cartographic information. They progress through more than 40 intricate steps achieving unsurpassed quality and offering you a new and contemporary way to see the world. In Artline Globes you will find a sour