The ghostly outlines of familiar continents appear to float and spin when you gaze into the Artline Crystle Earthsphere Pedestal Base Tabletop Globe. Supported at the world`s actual tilt by a clear S-shaped pedestal base this fascinating globe has th e look and beauty of genuine crystal but is actually made from strong and durable acrylic. Even the translucent continents and longitude/latitude markings have been silk-screened on the interior of the sphere to look like real hand-etching. This simp le globe displays our planet in pristine condition without arbitrary geopolitical boundaries or overwhelming nomenclature. The globe is accompanied by a signed and dated Certificate of Authenticity.About ArtlineEvery Artline globe is a work of art. H and-fashioned in the USA by skilled artisans the remarkable products combine lasting beauty state-of-the-art technology and the most accurate up-to-date cartographic information. They progress through more than 40 intricate steps achieving unsurpasse d quality and offering you a new and contemporary way to see the world. In Artline Globes you will find a source of fascinating discovery for years to come. These globes are backed by a lifetime guarantee of quality and craftsmanship.See our Globe F AQs