Atlas Globes

18th C. Atlas Armillary - Authentic Models (Metal Atlas Armillary) An interesting mix of early science and Greek mythology. One of the legendary Titans battling Zeus was defeated and decreed to carry the weight of the world on his mighty shoulders. Forever� Our armillary dial, however, has Atlas carrying the entire universe. Gracefully intertwined silver rings symbolize the position and trajectori…

1921 USA Globe, Weber Costello - Authentic Models (Wooden Atlas Globe) A contemporary classic. 1920s Weber Costello globe is displayed on ebonized wood stand accented bronze. Colored gores are applied to the globe core by hand with authentic construction and detail.The world in 1921. Roaring, yes�and still colonial. Details: Medium: Atlas Globe Published: 2022 Edition Copies: N/A Size: Height 30.5…

Bronze Armillary Dial - Authentic Models (Bronzed metal Atlas Armillary) Early man, looking at the heavens, believed the stars were fixed to the inside surface of a rotating sphere. Copernicus gave his name to the theory of an Earth-centered universe, and the Vatican propagated his belief by threatening to burn science heretics at the stake for stating otherwise. We now know that we live on the fr…

Globe Book Ends - Authentic Models (Wooden Atlas Globe Bookends) As a scientific symbol, our bookends add a touch of distinction to home and office. Matching celestial and terrestrial globes dating back to the 16th C. Bronze mountings and French finished stands. Details: Medium: Atlas Globe Bookends Published: 2022 Edition Copies: N/A Size: Diameter 12 x Height 25 cm Weight: 1.67 Kg Finish: As Pic…

Hondius 1627, Classic Stand - Authentic Models (Wooden Atlas Globe) Legendary cartographer, Jodocus Hondius, worked in Amsterdam during the 1600s, then one of the world�s commercial hubs. Spin the world and enjoy a touch of true history. Galleons sailing oceans to the farthest corners of the then known world. Exotic cultures, languages, people and goods to be traded, bought and sold. Gold and ivor…

Hondius Vintage Round - Authentic Models (Pewter & Ivory Hondius Atlas Globe) Legendary cartographer, Jodocus Hondius, worked in Amsterdam during the 1600s, then one of the world�s commercial hubs. Spin the world and enjoy a touch of true history. Galleons sailing oceans to the farthest corners of the then known world. Exotic cultures, languages, people and goods to be traded, bought and sold. Gol…

Library Globe - Authentic Models (Wooden Atlas Globe) No Renaissance library, reception room, or merchant�s office was complete without a large globe on a stand. Mapmakers and globe publishers issued new globes every year, keeping clients up to date on the latest discoveries and explorations. New trade routes, new ports or even new continents. Details: Medium: Atlas Globe Published: 2022 Edition C…

Mercator 1541, Classic Stand - Authentic Models (Wooden Atlas Globe) Hand applied gores reproduced from the famous Dutch cartographer, Gerardus Mercator�s engraved charts from 1541. Made in cooperation with the Royal Library in Bruxelles. Scientific, decorative, historical� Details: Medium: Atlas Globe Published: 2022 Edition Copies: N/A Size: Diameter 4.3 x Height 34.5 cm Weight: 3.99 Kg Finish:…

Navigator�s Terrestrial Globe - Authentic Models (Wooden Atlas 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. Details: Medium: Atlas Globe Published: 2022 Edition Copies: N/A Size: Diameter 26.5 x Height 29.75 cm Weight: 1.07 Kg Finish: As Pictured Signed:N/…

RMN 19th C. 18cm Globe - Authentic Models (Wooden Atlas Globe) An addition to an already extensive collection. This little but impressive globe is an attractive one on a desk or sideboard. Its bookshelf format is oriented to be easy on the eyes. Admire the matching aged wood texture and the polished sheen of bronze and brass. Details: Medium: Atlas Globe Published: 2022 Edition Copies: N/A Size: H…

Student Globe - Authentic Models (Wooden Atlas Globe) Hand applied gores reproduced from the famous Dutch cartographer, Gerardus Mercator�s engraved charts from 1541. Made in cooperation with the Royal Library in Bruxelles. Scientific, decorative, historical� Details: Medium: Atlas Globe Published: 2022 Edition Copies: N/A Size: Diameter 11 x Height 19.7 cm Weight: 0.29 Kg Finish: As Pictured Sign…

Terrestrial Globe With Compass - Authentic Models (Wooden Atlas Globe) Classic globes without a matching compass were considered incomplete. Our wonderfully constructed bronze and wood stand with paper globe includes true reproduction of 17th C. �dry� compass. Twelve paper gores applied to the globe are printed after originals drawn by Gerardus Mercator, the inventor of the Mercator projection, wh…

Trianon Globe - Authentic Models (Wooden Atlas Globe) Admittedly, Marie Antoinette wasn�t remembered for her intellectual exploits. But during her time France sent expeditions around the globe. Scientists and explorers mapped landmasses and oceans, and recorded local flora and fauna. Undoubtedly a globe of some kind, probably similar to our Trianon, adorned, or perhaps dominated her library! Detai…

Vaugondy 1745, Classic Stand - Authentic Models (Wooden Atlas Globe) Gilles Robert de Vaugondy and his son, Didier Robert de Vaugondy, were the leading mapmakers in France during the 1700s. Didier was appointed geographer to Louis XV in 1760 and published globes of various sizes, the biggest with a diameter of 2.6 meters. Carrying science and history into the world of home d�cor. A unique combinat…

Vaugondy 1745, Noir - Authentic Models (Black Wood Atlas Globe) Vaugondy 1700s 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. Details: Medium: Atlas Globe Published: 2022 Edition Copies: N/A Size: Height 50 cm Weight: 2.72 Kg Finish: As Pictured Signed:N/A

Vaugondy Globe 1745 - Authentic Models (Wooden Atlas Globe) Admittedly, Marie Antoinette wasn�t remembered for her intellectual exploits. But during her time France sent expeditions around the globe. Scientists and explorers mapped landmasses and oceans, and recorded local flora and fauna. Undoubtedly a globe of some kind, probably similar to our Trianon, adorned, or perhaps dominated her library!…

Vaugondy modern - Authentic Models (Black Wood Vaugondy Atlas Globe) Gilles Robert de Vaugondy and his son, Didier Robert de Vaugondy, were the leading mapmakers in France during the 1700s. Didier was appointed geographer to Louis XV in 1760 and published globes of various sizes, the biggest with a diameter of 2.6 meters. Carrying science and history into the world of home d�cor. A unique combinat…

Vaugondy Vintage Half - Authentic Models (Pewter & Black Vaugondy Atlas Globe) Vaugondy 1700s globe is displayed on vintage silver stand accented in nickel-plated brass. Black and ivory gores are applied to the globe core by hand with authentic construction and detail. Details: Medium: Vaugondy Atlas Globe Published: 2022 Edition Copies: N/A Size: Diameter 18 cm Weight: 2.3 Kg Finish: As Pictured…

Vaugondy Vintage Round - Authentic Models (Pewter & Black Vaugondy Atlas Globe) Vaugondy 1700s globe is displayed on vintage silver stand accented in nickel-plated brass. Black and ivory gores are applied to the globe core by hand with authentic construction and detail. Details: Medium: Vaugondy Atlas Globe Published: 2022 Edition Copies: N/A Size: W32 x L36 x H44cm Weight: 2.6 Kg Finish: As Pictu…

Versailles Globe - Authentic Models (Wooden Atlas 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 polishe…

Weber Costello Globe - Authentic Models (Black Wood Atlas Globe) A contemporary classic. The 1920s Weber Costello globe is displayed on an ebonized rosewood stand accented in nickel-plated brass. Colored gores are applied to the globe core by hand with authentic construction and detail. Details: Medium: Atlas Globe Published: 2022 Edition Copies: N/A Size: Height 50 cm Weight: Finish: As Pictured…

Weber Costello Vintage Round - Authentic Models (Pewter Weber Costello Globe) A contemporary classic. The 1920s Weber Costello globe is displayed on a vintage silver stand. Colored gores are applied to the globe core by hand with authentic construction and detail. Details: Medium: Weber Costello Globe Published: 2022 Edition Copies: N/A Size: W32 x L36 x H44cm Weight: 2.6 Kg Finish: As Pictured Si…