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

$124.99

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 

9" Marine Blue Commander Silver 3-Leg Stand

9" marine blue gemstone globe
3 leg antique silver base
Height: 14"
20 lbs

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13" Caribbean Blue Commander Silver 3-Leg Stand

13" caribbean blue gemstone globe
3 leg antique silver base
Height: 19"

Amazon Price: $444.44 (as of 12/04/2009) Buy Now
List Price: $600.00

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9" Peridot Green Commander Silver 3-Leg Stand

9" green peridot gemstone globe
3 leg antique silver base
Height: 14"
20 lbs

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List Price: $340.00

13" Black Opalite Commander Silver 3-Leg Stand (Black Ocean)

13" black gemstone globe
3 leg antique silver base
Height: 19"

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List Price: $600.00

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'.

Visit the Unisphere at Flushing Meadows Corona Park.

W 59th Street - Columbus Circle by gerson721

Unisphere, Queens, NYC by P Pogo

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

The world-fair unisphere at corona park by uriba

unisphere closeup by llahbocaj

The Unisphere by Joe Shlabotnik

World's Fair globe "unisphere" by liberalmind1012

The Unisphere by 3n

Unisphere and South Plaza by upabreak.com

DSC_0078 by Sutibu

P1010464 by stu_spivack

Unisphere by upabreak.com

curated content from Flickr

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: $79.98 (as of 12/04/2009) Buy Now
List Price: $80.00

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Stellanova Series Magnetic Levitating Globe

Antique Finish
8 inch Diameter

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Stellanova Levitating Globe-Blue

Blue/Silver
4 inch Diameter

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Levitron AG Anti-Gravity Globe

4 inch Earth globe base

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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.

Visit the Mapparium at The Mary Baker Eddy Library.

Mapparium - Included with Go Boston Card by Smart Destinations

mapparium. mary baker eddy by k_hargrav

illegal Mapparium interior shot by SpecialKRB

illegal Mapparium interior shot by SpecialKRB

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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.

Visit the Eartha at DeLorme Headquarters.

Delorme Map Store by redjar

Corin and the Earth by redjar

eartha by austrini

eartha, the largest printed map of the world by k_hargrav

Corin and the Earth by redjar

The Delorme Map Store 1 by ryaninc

curated content from Flickr

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.

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