History and modern style combine in the Authentic Models Vaugondy 1745 12.75-inch Diam. Tabletop Globe which features the construction and details of an 18th-century globe in a striking black and white color scheme. The papier mache core is similar t o the original construction techniques of the time and hand applied paper gores replicate cartography from the original ancient globes. This striking all-black globe uses thin white lines and type to display the historical information and is offset b y a simply modern stand made of black solid hardwood with shiny chrome feet and finial. This distinctive globe can be a great conversation piece a stylish accessory or an educational tool.See our Globe FAQs.About Authentic ModelsAuthentic Models str ives to create and distribute a comprehensive collection of historic and fine art reproductions worldwide. Haring Piebenga founded the company in 1968 and today AM is a European wholesale manufacturer with warehouses and corporate offices in Oregon a nd Amsterdam. AM pursues original items at auction and uses these models for their design ideas. Each hand-made item appeals to the human need for nostalgia intrigue and beauty by evoking a story from the past. High-quality construction using only th e finest materials ensures that these charming pieces will become treasured heirlooms in their own right