Here is a beautiful and faithful replica of a globe originally made by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1629) after Drake circumnavigated the Earth. This exceptional globe was hand-crafted with techniques used to produce the originals, for example, the 'gravure' printing process yielding sharp lines and symbols. Paper and iron construction. Hand forged wrought iron Baroque floor stand. 42 1/4" high. 15 3/4" diameter.