Extraordinary detail and quality, historical home decor. Back then only royalty and very affluent citizens were able to afford terrestrial table globes of this kind. Mounted on an elaborate wood stand with turned supports and ball feet. Complete with printed horizon ring and functioning dry compass and bronze meridian circle.
This globe is hand made on a paper mache core, built up of twelve delicately colored gores, with polar calottes and the oceans decorated with sailing ships. The original maps used for the set of Terrestrial and Celestial maps were drawn by Gerardus Mercator in 1541 and were revolutionary in that age and time. Enjoy these antique globes like a fascinating book on the voyages of discovery.
Details:
- Made of wood and paper.
- Rich French Finish
- Multi color.
- Stands 20.08 inches tall and is 18.0 inches in diameter.
- Gift boxed.
*Ships UPS O/S #1, weight shown is the dimensional weight, not actual weight of the item.
Compare Retail Price: $279.99
Sale Price: $223.99 | SKU: GL025F
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