The Artline Onyx Globe Clock is truly striking combining state-of-the-art cartography and handy functionality. It`s part of the Artline Accessories Series. This piece features a miniature version of Artline`s popular Onyx Earthsphere acrylic globe de sign with an opaque black ocean and white landmasses for a striking look. Silver and gold highlights provide the perfect finishing touch. This globe depicts current accurate geographic information on national boundaries bodies of water and latitude a nd longitude markings. The globe measures 5 inches in diameter and is mounted on a handsome wooden base with a bold black finish and distinctive tower design. It stands 10.25 inches tall.An embedded working clock and silver-toned metal fittings compl ete this elegant contemporary look. When the tower is removed from the base it reveals a cleverly hidden compass. This unique piece will make a welcome addition to any desk or table.The globe reflects Artline`s standard of excellence undergoing a var iety 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 and 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. This 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 technology and the most accurate u p-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 source of fascinating discovery for