A brass finished base paired with an illuminated globe creates a stunning combination. This globe features a wealth of information - political with the light off and physical with the light on - making it the highlight of any room. Features: -Brass finished base -Brass plated semi-meridian -Uses same, clear, pleasing typefaces as all National Geographic Maps -Globe comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Detailed Instruction Booklet -Constructed using a special stretchable material which can never wear off -Dial at the top of the globe to determine time around the world -Globe is Guaranteed for Life -Overall Height: 18" or 21" -Globe Diameter: 12" or 14"" About National Geographic Globes The National Geographic Society presents an unsurpassed collection-Globes for the 21st Century- created through a unique partnership with two of the world’s most outstanding globe makers, under the direction of National Geographic Maps Inc: Spherical Concepts Inc.- with two decades of experience in developing and manufacturing globes- and Columbus Globes with nearly 90 years of experience. Together these world leaders combine world-class expertise to bring you the finest floor stand globes and desktop globes available. When you choose a globe from the National Geographic Society’s Globes for the 21st Century collection, you will have the assurance of knowing each conforms to our demanding standards- because each globe has been created with the artistic beauty, superb craftsmanship, and unerring cartographic data for which National Geographic Globes and maps are renowned. Guaranteed for life. No matter which globe you choose, you can be assured that you will receive a globe of superb craftsmanship, engineered with state-of-the-art technology. Each globe ball is expertly printed on a special stretchable material which can never wear off. Additionally your globe is shock resistant and virtually unbreakable. Each National Geographic Globe features a time dial at the North Pole which allows you to easily determine the time throughout the world. To ensure readability, the globes are created with the same clear, pleasing typefaces that distinguish all National Geographic maps.