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Renaissance Mercator World Globe
The Renaissance Mercator World Globe provides a glimpse into early innovations in cartography. The globe features an ivory ocean elegantly displayed in a hand-forged wrought iron floor stand. Gerhard Mercator (1512-1594) a Flemish cartographer introduced such innovations to mapmaking as "rhumb-lines" which covered the map of the oceans to assist navigators in setting their course. You will appreciate the Renaissance Mercator World Globe for its example of classic navigation and gorgeous design. Order yours today!
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Renaissance Hondius World Globe
The striking detail of the Renaissance Hondius World Globe sets itself apart from other globes; the globe is distinctive in its pale shade of burnished ivory. Placed on display in a hand-forged wrought iron floor stand the globe makes a handsome addition to any room whether you like its touch of antiquity for your study or its style and sophistication for your living room.Add the Renaissance Hondius World Globe to your decor for its distinguished presence. Order today.
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Renaissance Vaugondy World Globe
The Renaissance Vaugondy World Globe in a sleek and simple hand-forged wrought iron floor stand puts on display the work of the Kings own cartographers. Gilles Robert De Vaugondy and his son Didier traditionally did not use their first names or first initials when signing the maps and globes they created in the 18th century. Despite problems historians might have had distinguishing the fathers work from the sons most agree that the two mens work as royal cartographers for the kings of France stands as a significant contribution from the French Enlightenment period. Enlighten your home with this elegant globe by ordering today.
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Mercator World Globe With Baroque Stand
The Mercator World Globe offers a glimpse into how people understood the world in 1541. Using a sophisticated gravure printing process the manufacturers are able to produce sharp detailed lines print and symbols on the globes antique green surface with stunning results. In its elegant scrolling wrought iron floor stand this globe will add an element of sophistication and a piece of history to any room.
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Hondius World Globe With Baroque Stand
The cartographer Jodocus Hondius developed a world map to commemorate Sir Francis Drake's circumnavigation of the globe. Shortly thereafter he purchased the copperplates of fellow cartographer Mercator. Combining the two he published an updated globe in 1627. This Hondius World Globe uses his original charts to re-create it. Using a sophisticated gravure printing process the manufacturers are able to produce sharp detailed lines print and symbols on the globes surface with stunning results. In its elegant scrolling wrought iron floor stand this globe will add an element of sophistication and a piece of history to any room.
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Vaugondy World Globe With Baroque Stand
The Vaugondy World Globe commemorates the accomplishments of the father and son team of Robert and Didier Robert de Vaugondy. Together these cartographers were the leading mapmakers in France in the 18th century with Didier serving as the personal geographer to King Louis XV. This world globe uses their actual charts to create a piece of striking beauty and historical significance. Using a sophisticated gravure printing process the manufacturers are able to produce sharp detailed lines print and symbols on the globes surface with stunning results. In its elegant scrolling wrought iron floor stand this globe will add an element of sophistication and a piece of history to any room.
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Large Armillary Sphere
The Large Armillary Sphere is reminiscent of those that were once positioned in classical gardens and on either side of impressive entryways. This is an architectural focal point that will add profound interest to any setting. The wooden blue sphere at the center represents Earth at the center of the universe as was once believed to be the celestial arrangement. The hand-crafted wrought iron sphere and stand add value and lasting beauty.
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Stapleton Lake Shell Gemstone Globe With Floor Stand
The Stapleton Lake Shell Gemstone Globe with Floor Stand is a hand-made work of art constructed of semi-precious gemstones specially imported from Thailand. It features 288 pieces of hand-carved hand-labeled pieces of gemstone to represent each country. Beige Mother of Pearl stones are used to represent the ocean and surround the colorful continents. Each country is made of its own kind of gemstone. Gold plated ribbon is precisely placed to accurately indicate latitudinal and longitudinal lines. The globe is cradled in a sturdy metal stand finished in your choice of brass or silver. Each globe is individually hand-crafted so you can be sure there isn't another one exactly like yours.Globe FAQs
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Baltic World Globe
Our curved leg floor stands remain our most popular globes. Equally at home in casual and formal rooms this globe defines a space with style and functional practicality. It has a unique color palette yet it has detailed and accurate geopolitical information. The stand and meridian finish are antique copper. This globe features 360 degrees fully rotating meridians and over 3000 place names. Globe FAQs
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Danube World Globe
Perfect for your home in casual and formal rooms these globes define a space with style and functional practicality. This globe is one of the most popular styles with the curved leg floor stand feature. The stand and full 360 degree rotating meridian is finished in antique copper. The globe offers a blue ocean color with over 3000 detailed and accurate place name geopolitical information. Globe FAQs
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