Significance

This globe is interesting in its depiction of a 17th century Europ0ean understanding of the world; its incorporation of zodiac elements; and in the level of detail in the information provided.

Physical description

Desk-top wooden globe with zodiac signs

Inscriptions & markings

A lot of detailed information inscribed on this globe. Information relates to country, ocean and other place names; names of signs of the zodiac; names of climatic zones; and various measurements. Language is mainly Italian and an older form of Italian. Also, some Latin.