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Globes:

Original charts researched from famous libraries in Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, Washington, DC.

Historically accurate, terrestrial and celestial globes from famous cartographers Mercator, Hondius, Vaugondy, and Kaerius.

Map sections (gores) are applied on spheres like they did centuries ago.


1745 Ivory Vaugondy Globe

Father, Gilles Robert de Vaugondy, and son, Didier Robert de Vaugondy, were the leading map makers in France during the 1700s. Didier was appointed geographer to Louis XV in 1760. Gift packaged, stand included.

(7.5" dia. x 8" h) $25


Globe Mobile

Five globes from five centuries, symbolizing
the advancement of cartography, the gradual pushing back of boundaries.

(42.5" x 7" x 35.5") $69


Navigator's Terrestrial Table Globe

Decorative and well-executed globe from the age of exploration. Stand is detailed turned wood, French finish. Exact reproduction of 16th C. Mercator globe, hand applied paper gores.

(11.75" dia. x 10.5" h) $139


Black Vaugondy Globe

A contemporary classic. 1700s Vaugondy globe is displayed on ebonized wood stand accented in nickel-plated brass. Black and ivory gores are applied to the globe core by hand with authentic construction and detail.

(12.5" x 12.5" x 19.75") $189


Versailles Globe

Somehow the French were able to create simple yet utterly scintillating globes and globe stands. A new addition to an already extensive collection, less grandiose than some, our globe is attractive on a small desk or sideboard. Its bookshelf format is oriented to be easy on the eyes. Admire the matching age wood texture and feel, the polished sheen of bronze and brass.

(3.5" dia. x 10.25" h) $55