Replogle Globes, 12" Desktop and Floor Stand World Globes, Page C

There is nary an English seaman alive who would dispute Sir Frances Drakes place at the helm of great navigators. He purportedly first took to the sea at the age of 13, becoming master of a cargo barge at 20 and honing his sailing skills. Piloting a ship eventually renamed the Golden Hind, Drake was sent by Queen Elizabeth to start an expedition against the Spanish, and set sail from England on December 13, 1577. He eventually returned to Plymouth on September 26, 1580, and was hailed as the first Englishman to circumnavigate the Earth. Queen Elizabeth knighted Drake aboard the Golden Hind April 4, 1581. This fitting homage to Sir Frances Drake measure 12-inches in diameter and is available with the Coronelli globe ball. It is graceful Victorian design features a unique hand-painted tripod base crafted of beautiful hardwood. Vincenzo Coronelli born in Venice in 1650, is regarded as one of Italys finest cartographers. His construction of two globes for the Duke of Parma earned him an invitation to Paris, where a pair of globes built for King Louis XIV were of such a grand scale that they were constructed with trapdoors so craftsmen could and work from the inside. As Royal Cartographer to King Louis XIV, Coronelli was granted to access to the latest documentation sent from the colonies to the French Academy of Sciences. Also producing printed globe gores and pocket-sized globes, Coronells considerable works represented the pinnacle of geographic knowledge of the world in the late 17th century.

    ¦Choice of ocean colors ¦Traditional wood base with dark cherry finish ¦Die-cast metal, full-swing meridian ¦Includes raised relief or illumination (extra price) ¦Shows U.S. states and political borders ¦12-inch diameter; 35-inch height Diameter 12" (30 cms.), height 35" (89 cms.), weight 13 lb. (5.9 kgs.)

Niccolo Da Conti was a merchant and explorer of Venetian heritage whose travels took him to India and Southeast Asia during the early 15th century, Da Contis travels greatly influenced European understanding of the areas around the Indian Ocean. Da Conti is said to have described Southeast Asia as exceeding all other regions in wealth, culture and magnificence, and his accounts greatly influenced 15th century cartography. Da Contis work is honored by this wonderful cherry stained floor globe. Made from a stalwart hardwood base with Baroque design, and measures 12 inches (30cm) in diameter. Featuring Contis beautiful 17th century globe ball. Vincenzo Coronelli born in Venice in 1650, is regarded as one of Italys finest cartographers. His construction of two globes for the Duke of Parma earned him an invitation to Paris, where a pair of globes built for King Louis XIV were of such a grand scale that they were constructed with trapdoors so craftsmen could and work from the inside. As Royal Cartographer to King Louis XIV, Coronelli was granted to access to the latest documentation sent from the colonies to the French Academy of Sciences. Also producing printed globe gores and pocket-sized globes, Coronellis considerable works represented the pinnacle of geographic knowledge of the world in the late 17th century.

Niccolo Da Conti was a merchant and explorer of Venetian heritage whose travels took him to India and Southeast Asia during the early 15th century, Da Contis travels greatly influenced European understanding of the areas around the Indian Ocean. Da Conti is said to have described Southeast Asia as exceeding all other regions in wealth, culture and magnificence, and his accounts greatly influenced 15th century cartography. Named for 15th Century Venetian Explorer Nicocolo Da Conti, this 12-inch floor globe features a stalwart Baroque-style, hardwood base, topped by a globe inspired by German cartographer Martin Waldseemuller. Martin Waldseemuller was a German cartographer best known for his Universalis Cosmographia, a 12 sheet woodblock map dated 1507. Not only was it one of the first maps to precisely chart latitude and longitude, but it also marked the first time the name America was used, referring to South America and honoring Amergio Vespucci. The map also depicts the Americas separated from Asia by an expansive ocean, although the first historical records of Europeans viewing what was the Pacific Ocean was five to six years after Waldseemuller created his map. One of the four known globe gores fetched 1,002,267 USD at auction, a world record price for a single sheet map.

Rene-Robert de LaSalle was a French explorer who sailed to Canada at the Age of 23, and learned from the Iroquois people of a great river, which led to the sea. Thinking the river flowed into the Gulf of California and a possible western trade route to China, LaSalle led a group that explored the Great Lakes in 1679-80, and in 1682 he sailed down the Illinois River to the Mississippi River and all the way to the Gulf of Mexico, claiming the entire Mississippi River Basin - what he called the Louisiana territory - for France. The Coronelli globe ball is grandly displayed in this 12-inch diameter floor globe. Perched atop an elegantly crafted base in the Victorian-style design with an overall height of 37 inches is a fitting way to highlight this impressive globe! Vincenzo Coronelli born in Venice in 1650, is regarded as one of Italys finest cartographers. His construction of two globes for the Duke of Parma earned him an invitation to Paris, where a pair of globes built for King Louis XIV were of such a grand scale that they were constructed with trapdoors so craftsmen could and work from the inside. As Royal Cartographer to King Louis XIV, Coronelli was granted to access to the latest documentation sent from the colonies to the French Academy of Sciences. Also producing printed globe gores and pocket-sized globes, Coronellis considerable works represented the pinnacle of geographic knowledge of the world in the late 17th century.

Rene-Robert de LaSalle was a French explorer who sailed to Canada at the Age of 23, and learned from the Iroquois people of a great river, which led to the sea. Thinking the river flowed into the Gulf of California and a possible western trade route to China, LaSalle led a group that explored the Great Lakes in 1679-80, and in 1682 he sailed down the Illinois River to the Mississippi River and all the way to the Gulf of Mexico, claiming the entire Mississippi River Basin - what he called the Louisiana territory - for France. Perched atop an elegant Victorian-style hardwood base, the LaSalle 12-inch Waldseemuller globe is a fitting way to highlight both globe and stand. This globe ball was inspired by the German cartographer Martin Waldseemuller, best known for his Universalis Cosmographia woodblock map dated 1507. Martin Waldseemuller was a German cartographer best known for his Universalis Cosmographia, a 12 sheet woodblock map dated 1507. Not only was it one of the first maps to percisely chart lattitude and longitude, but it also marked the first time the name America was used, referring to South America and honoring Amergio Vespucci. The map also depicts the Americas seperated from Asia by an expansive ocean, although the first historical records of Europeans viewing what was the Pacific Ocean was five to six years after Waldseemuller created his map. One of the four known globe gores fetched $1,002,267 USD at auction, a world record price for a single sheet map.

This useful combination offers the ''best of both worlds''. The stand is home to a full-color, hardbound Rand McNally World Atlas and the 12'' diameter antique ocean globe rests in a calibrated brass-plated full-meridian. The cherry wood grain base enhances the Premier's rich appearance. Some assembly required. Diameter 12" (30 cms.), height 18" (46 cms.), weight 8.7 lbs. (4 kgs.)

      Aristocratic grandeur.  A lustrous hardwood cradle mounting provides a setting worthy of this antique 12" raised relief globe.  The mellow antique design and full die-cast meridian add to the Old World details of a globe with today's geographical boundaries.     Diameter 12" (30 cms.), height 17" (43 cms.), #31700: weight 4.25 lbs. (2 kgs.) #83703: weight 9.3 lbs. (4.2 kgs.)

    ¦12-inch diameter; 33.5-inch height ¦Antique oceans with richly-colored countries ¦Solid wood base with a walnut finish ¦Brass-plated semi-meridian ¦Raised-relief surface ¦Classic design is perfect for a traditional decor ¦Shows U.S. states and current political borders Diameter 12" (30 cms.), height 33.5" (85 cms.), weight 7 lb. (3 kgs.)

  ¦12-inch diameter; 17.3-inch height ¦Antique oceans with richly-colored countries ¦Yoke and mahogany base with a walnut finish ¦Brass-plated meridian ¦Raised-relief surface clearly denotes mountain ranges ¦Classic style suited to many venues ¦Shows U.S. states and current political borders Diameter 12" (30 cms.), height 17.3" (44 cms.), weight 5 lb. (2 kgs.)

  Focused Strength. Zeus forces Atlas, a Titan, to repent for his sins against the gods of ancient Greece by forcing him to support the world on his shoulders. This detailed Bronze with patina finished resin accents the strength and grace by which Atlas accepts his challenge. The 12" bronze metallic cap offers deep earth tone colors, full raised relief and a full metal die dast meridian with antique finish. Diameter 12" (30 cms.), height 20" (50 cms.), weight 4.2 lb. (1.9 kgs.)

¦12-inch diameter; 16-inch height ¦Crystal clear transparent oceans ¦Stainless steel axis with stable round base ¦Inclination-mounted steel meridian ¦Choice of landmass colors ¦Shows U.S. states and political borders Diameter 12" (30 cms.), height 16" (40 cms.), weight 3 lb. (1.4 kgs.)

    ¦12-inch diameter; 16-inch height ¦Choice of ocean colors ¦Brushed metal base and axis ¦Inclination-mounted meridian ¦Modern light silver landmasses ¦Shows U.S. states and political borders   Diameter 12" (30 cms.), height 17" (44 cms.), weight 2.3 lb. (1 kgs.)

¦12-inch diameter; 16-inch height ¦Slate-gray oceans with metallic silver countries ¦Sleek, brushed stainless steel base ¦Award-winning contemporary design ¦Angled for added visual impact ¦Shows U.S. states and current political borders Diameter 12" (30 cms.), height 16" (40 cms.), weight 2.35 lb. (1.1 kgs.)

  The Opus desk globe, set atop a solid hardwood base with glossy ebony finish, lends an air of sophistication to your home or office. Polished chrome inclination mounting and finial accent complete the effect.   Diameter 12" (30 cms.), height 18" (46 cms.), weight 3.9 lb. (2 kgs.)

    ¦12-inch diameter; 20-inch height ¦Antique oceans with raised relief ¦Resin eagle with bronze and gold finish ¦Die-cast metal, full-swing meridian ¦Eagle motif is ideal for the patriot ¦Shows U.S. states and political borders Diameter 12" (30 cms.), height 20" (51 cms.), weight 6.3 lb. (3 kgs.)

  A sleek finish lends an air of modern opulence to the crisp metallic blue and gold of the Tallinn globe ball, while the textured pewter-finish base and full brass meridian offer classical contrast. Diameter 12" (30 cms.), height 19" (48 cms.), weight 6.9 lb. (3.1kgs.)

  The gleaming, polished surface of the Valencia globe beautifully captures the subtle color gradations of oceans and continents, from warm rosy peach to rich greens and browns. A distinctive addition to any well-appointed desk. Diameter 12" (30 cms.), height 16.3" (41 cms.), weight 6.6 lb. (3 kgs.)

    ¦12-inch diameter; 20-inch height ¦Brown leather oceans and landmasses ¦Quality hardwood base with dark walnut finish ¦Brass-plated, metal semi meridian ¦Extra-wide equator with rose gold finish ¦Shows political borders Diameter 12" (30 cms.), height 20" (50 cms.), weight 2.9 lb. (1.3 kgs.)