Vintage Italian "Old World" Desktop Globe on Pedestal Brass The craftsmanship is apparent up

The craftsmanship is apparent up close and the natural texture holds its own on any table

decorative detailing

well-traveled sensibility to any setting

A set of four linen cocktail napkins by Matouk in Schumacher's iconic Leopard print in green — olive spots on a natural linen ground

Vintage Italian "Old World" Desktop Globe on Pedestal Brass The craftsmanship is apparent upA charming mid century (c. 1960s 1970s) example of traditional Italian library decor, manufactured in Rimini, Italy. The text on the wooden semi meridian arc adds excellent academic charm. It divides the earth into traditional Latin climate zones used by ancient and Renaissance geographers: "ZONA TORRIDA" (The Torrid Zone): The equator region, historically believed by early Europeans to be too hot and scorched for human survival. "ZONA TEMP. SETT."