- History enthusiasts will love this globe's authentic antique world map from 1790 in crisp white and green colours.
- The Antique Terrestrial White globe combines a vintage map created in 1790 with modern updates that make it, unlike any globe you've had before.
- Every continent and ocean is shown with absolute clarity and contrast, and it features lines showing the three voyages of Captain James Cook - a design element first created in 1790 by Giovanni Maria Cassini.
- The map also shows the United States which was very young at the time and not included on many maps.
- With its smooth, independent rotations, it's like history comes to life in your home or office.
- 2015 Luxury Gift of the Year Award Winner.
- Design available in MOVA Globe and MOVA Globe Cube.
- Antique map from 1790.
- Features latitude and longitude lines.
- A red ecliptic line is also present, showing the sun's position each day of the year.
- Turns using ambient light.
- Hidden magnets provide movement.
- No cords or batteries.
- Note: There is no Antarctica because James Cook didn't believe it existed.
- Each globe combines vibrant artwork with our patented technology, creating a flawless rotation without batteries or messy cords.
- Hidden solar cells use ambient natural or artificial light for power, while the earth's magnetic field provides the necessary torque.
- These elements work seamlessly to power a 'whisper-quiet' mechanism, allowing the globe to rotate within its clear outer shell.
- Each piece is assembled with such precision, it appears the inner and outer layers are one - rotating without any outside power source.
- MOVA globes are assembled by hand using the highest quality materials.
- Every MOVA Globe is guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 1 year from the original date of purchase when handled with proper care.
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