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 app..
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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 Hondi..
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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 wor..
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Mercator World Globe With Baroque Stand What We Like About This World Globe 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 sophisti..
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Hondius World Globe With Baroque Stand What We Like About This World Globe 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 print..
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Vaugondy World Globe With Baroque Stand What We Like About This World Globe 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 his..
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Dutch World Globe With Baroque Stand What We Like About This World Globe The Dutch World Globe draws on the work of master Dutch cartographers Petrus Kaerius and Joan Blaeu. This world globe uses the actual charts of these renowned mapmakers to re-create their work in an elegant tribute. Using a sophisticated gravure printing process the manufacturers are able to produce sharp detailed lines print and symbols on the globe's surface..
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Large Armillary Sphere What We Like About the 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 a..
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Onega World Globe Clean vertical lines draw the eye to this striking blue/bronze globe. Luster Print inks add polish to this detailed geographic and political reference tool. Add a focal point to an entry way or enhance any room with this globe. A bronze finish on the wrought iron stand perfectly matches the continents. A full meridian allows admirers to locate every one of the over 3000 place names. Globe FAQs..
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Academia World Globe This globe is the ultimate in any educational setting. Perfect for the classroom library or boardroom as well as the home. It has an easy-moving stainless steel stand and 20 globe. It also has a 360-degree turnable meridian. With this globe you will have the world at your fingertips. Globe FAQs..
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