18 inch orb decorated in mock antique style but in manner basically of several Spanish and Portuguese portolan charts of the 16th century. The name Miquel Benezul appears at Venezuela. Vividly enhanced with numerous sea monsters, sailing ships and geological configurations from obvious later periods. Claimed by the importers to be based on an original globe housed in the National Museum of Science in Florence. Hinged at the equator, the northern hemisphere opens to reveal a fitted compartment for spirits, glassware and bar accessories. Interior of upper hemisphere is likewise decorated with a heavenly scene patterned on the dome of a chapel in the Vatican. Equator and meridian scale decorated with the signs of the zodiac and other art. Full mount floor stand raised on turned wood legs ending with brass casters. Hinge needs repair, otherwise in near new condition.