Globes: Educational Tools to Works of Art

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Globes

Just Globes.
Beautiful and functional.

This lens offers some of the nicest globes available, and a few for you to visit.



Crystal Marquise by Replogle 

Crystal Marquise Transparent Silver World Globe

Silver

$124.99

Transparent globe bisected by a stainless steel axis base.
12 inch Diameter
16" H x 12" W x 12" D
3 lbs



Crystal Marquise Transparent Blue World Globe


Blue

$114.99

Transparent globe bisected by a stainless steel axis base.
12 inch Diameter
16" H x 12" W x 12" D
3 lbs

Alexander Kalifano Gemstone Globes 

Alexander Kalifano 15" X 15" X 25" Black Jasper Gemstone Globe W/ Gold Arch

Black Jasper Ocean and Stand
24 Karat Gold Plating
13 inch Diameter
25" H x 15" W x 15" D
20 lbs

Amazon Price: (as of 07/14/2009) Buy Now
List Price: $500.00

Alexander Kalifano 15" X 15" X 25" Howlite Gemston Globe W/ Gold Arch

Howlite Colored Ocean and Stand
24 Karat Gold Plating
13 inch Diameter
25" H x 15" W x 15" D
20 lbs

Amazon Price: (as of 07/14/2009) Buy Now
List Price: $500.00

Alexander Kalifano 15" X 15" X 25" Lapis Gemstone Globe W/ Gold Arch

Blue Lapis Ocean and Stand
24 Karat Gold Plating
13 inch Diameter
25" H x 15" W x 15" D
20 lbs

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List Price: $500.00

Alexander Kalifano 15" X 15" X 25" Black Jasper Gemston Globe W/ Antique Silver Arch

Black Jasper Ocean and Stand
Antique Silver Plating
13 inch Diameter
25" H x 15" W x 15" D
20 lbs

Amazon Price: (as of 07/14/2009) Buy Now
List Price: $500.00

World's Largest Globe 

The Unisphere in New York

Built as the symbol of global interdependence for the 1964-65 New York World's Fair, this stainless steel sphere stands 140' tall with a diameter of 120'.

Unisphere, Queens, NYC by P Pogo

Silver and green by hbomb1947 the turnstile-jumper (on semi-hiatus)

Full Moon over Unisphere... Corona, Queens by Laser Burners

IMG_4035.jpg by lachance

Globe at Night by mryads

All's Fair by snowdog?

Light Still Shines On The Fair by Alec Feld

FMCP_23 by Pro-Zak

The world by t_a_i_s

"RAINBOW at the UNISPHERE" by KoolPix

The Unisphere by NYCPhotography.org (formerly NYC Blues)

Inside the Unisphere - this thing is awesome. We need another World's Fair ASAP. by 3n

Onyx Globes by Artline 

Onyx Earthsphere Globe with Pedestal Base


Earthsphere Globe with Pedestal Base

8" Dia. $134.99
12" Dia. $215.99
16" Dia. $355.99

Stylish opaque design
Up-to-date cartography and markings
Pedestal base


Onyx SQ Series World Floor Globe


SQ Series World Floor Globe

$269.99

Stylish opaque design
Up-to-date cartography and markings
Square black lacquered contemporary designed wood base
12" Diameter
11 lbs

Magnetic Globes 

Fascinations Titan 8-Inch Levitating Globe, Metalic Blue

Blue/Silver
8 inch Diameter

Amazon Price: $61.95 (as of 07/14/2009) Buy Now
List Price: $80.00

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Stellanova Series Magnetic Levitating Globe

Antique Finish
8 inch Diameter

Amazon Price: $80.00 (as of 07/14/2009) Buy Now
List Price: $79.99

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Stellanova Series 4 Inch Magnetically Levitating Spheres - Blue & Silver

Blue/Silver
4 inch Diameter

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Levitron AG Anti-Gravity Globe

4 inch Earth globe base

Amazon Price: $69.59 (as of 07/14/2009) Buy Now
List Price: $89.95

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Get a New Perspective 

The Mapparium in Boston, MA

The Mapparium is a three-story tall stained glass globe that is viewed from the inside. Standing in it's center you experience a unique, historical, three-dimensional perspective of the world as it was in 1935.

Mapparium - Included with Go Boston Card by Smart Destinations

The North Pole in the Mapparium by hontsr

christian science globe by kenyee

National Geographic Wallpaper - Christian Science Mapparium by someone......

CIMG2635 by MFTMON

Forbidden to take picture by Il Dottore

Mapparium by wuscheltopf

CIMG2637 by MFTMON

You can whisper on one side of the Mapparium and the person on the other end will hear you. by hontsr

Mapparium Brochure by AsweetLY

Boston, MA. by ksk123

Mapparium by *Lisa.B

Jewel by Replogle 

Lapis Jewel Gemstone Globe


Lapis Jewel

$313.99

Countries and continents in 25 different stones
including abalone shell, mother of pearl, and turquoise.
16 inch Diameter
20" H x 14" W x 13" D
13.8 lbs




Compass Jewel Gemstone Globe


Compass Jewel

$359.99

Inlaid with over 25 different semi-precious gemstones.
13 inch Diameter
19" H x 18" W x 18" D
18 lbs

Illuminated Globes 

11" Athens Illuminated Globe

Two toned silver metal base and meridian
11 inch Diameter

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12" Newbridge Illuminated Antique Oceans Globe in Semi-Meridian

Champagne toned metal semi-meridian
Dark oak finished wood base
12 inch Diameter

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The Planet Earth, 14" Diameter, Illuminated, Blue Ocean Day/Night Globe

Shows day and night for any time, date, and location in the world throughout the four seasons.
14 inch Diameter

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Orion Illuminated Globe- Black Ocean

Brushed Silver Base and Meridian
12 inch Diameter

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World's Largest Revolving Globe 

Eartha in Yarmouth, Maine

This globe weighs approximately 5,600 pounds and has a diameter of over 41 feet. It's scale is 1:1,000,000. One inch equals 16 miles, or, one millimeter equals one kilometer. The movement simulates one day's revolution and rotation every minute.

Eartha by panoramicviewer

Shadows Of Eartha by tocs

Eartha II by rjl711

Delorme's Eartha - Maine by drainhook

Eartha, The World’s Largest Revolving and Rotating Globe; Yarmouth, Maine by jason_n_erin

Eartha by kasei

Philippines, Indonesia, Shadows by Night Owl City

Eartha at DeLorme in Freeport, ME by Brian Fitzgerald

Delorme Mapping's "Eartha" by DigiDon

Chilean Coast + Ladder by Night Owl City

Eartha 01 by Chris Hartin

Eartha IV by rjl711

Walnut Floor Globes by Columbus 

Duo Glass Globe with Solid Walnut Base

Duo Glass Globe with Solid Walnut Base

$6,795.00

Hand-blown crystal glass globe
Solid walnut base with mother-of-pearl inlays
Meridian with brass finish
21" Diameter
39" High


Duo Glass Globe with Walnut Wood Forkstand

Duo Glass Globe with Walnut Wood Forkstand

$3,495.00

Hand-blown crystal glass globe
Stained solid walnut base
Meridian with brass finish
21" Diameter
47" High

Gemstone Globe Paperweights 

4" Black Onyx and Mother of Pearl Swirl
$59.00


Made from hand cut gemstones representing the continents and oceans of the world. Each country is individually crafted from a separate gemstone.
3 Pounds



4" Lapis Swirl
$59.00


Hand cut semi-precious gemstone countries and deep blue swirl oceans are hand finished.
3 Pounds



3" Hot Pink "Rubilite" Swirl Oceans
$39.00


Hand cut semi-precious gemstones and red-pink swirl oceans are hand finished. Each globe features a certificate of authenticity.
Weighs 500 grams.



3" Bahama Blue Swirl Gemstone Globe Paperweight
$39.00


Hand cut semi-precious gemstones and bahama blue swirl oceans are hand finished.

So many Globes, So Little Time 

Google Earth
A virtual globe at your fingertips. Pan and zoom anywhere on the planet. You can download a free version and start exploring.
Unisphere
Learn about the 1964 New York World Fair's Unisphere, the worlds largest globe.
Mapparium
Learn the history of the Mapparium and get info to plan your visit.
Eartha
Guinness World Record Holder 3D scale model of the earth at DeLorme Headquarters in Maine. It rotates and revolves simulating the earth's real movements.

Which is your favorite? 

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adez7 wrote...

Hi Christine, I love this lens. As a teacher, globes are a must have for me. Very nicely presented, 5*'s from me for a job well done.

ReplyPosted January 14, 2008