Jodocus Hondius 1627 Hanging World Globe Pewter Finish Hooks 13" Nautical Decor

Description

This reproduction Jodocus Hondius 1627 world globe is brand new and is very skillfully made. It measures overall 12.60" diameter. This Jodocus Hondius Globe is made of copperplate printed gores (specially shaped map sections) modeled after the actual 16th Century original cartographers globe. The gores are cut and applied by hand on papier-mache globe spheres. The globe is meticulously handcrafted using the complicated ‘gravure’ printing process that results in the sharpest details, lines and symbols. The beautiful globe hangs from hand turned and polished pewter finished hooks that allow you to adjust the height of the globe from the ceiling (3 hooks are included). All hardware is made of aluminum with a polished pewter finish. Overall Size: 12.60" diameter, Finish: Pewter finish
Hanging Hondius Globe
Jodocus Hondius 1627 World Globe w/ Pewter Finished Hooks 12.60" Hanging Decor
This reproduction Jodocus Hondius 1627 world globe is brand new and is very skillfully made. It measures overall 12.60" diameter.
This
Jodocus Hondius
Globe is made of
copperplate
printed gores (specially shaped map sections) modeled after the actual 16th Century original cartographers globe. The gores are cut and applied by hand on papier-mache globe spheres.
The globe is meticulously handcrafted using the complicated ‘gravure’ printing process that results in the sharpest details, lines and symbols.
The beautiful globe hangs from hand turned and polished pewter finished hooks
that allow you to adjust the height of the globe from the ceiling
(3 hooks are included, please
right click on instructions image below and select "open image in new tab"
). All hardware is made of aluminum with a polished pewter finish.
This terrestrial globe is a design from a globe by the dutch cartographer (map maker)
Jodocus Hondius
. Hondius is best known for his early maps of the New World and Europe and for re-establishing the reputation of the work of Gerard Mercator. In 1593 he returned to Amsterdam and started a business specializing in map and globe making which helped establish Amsterdam as the center of cartography in Europe in the 17th century.
Nautical scenes
are depicted on the outside of the Globe and include tall ships, compass roses and mythical sea monsters.
This beautiful Jodocus Hondius 1627 world globe is sure to become a conversational addition to your nautical hanging decor.
Overall Size:
12.60" diameter
Finish Hardware: Pewter
finish
Original/Reproduction: Reproduction
Cartographer:
Jodocus Hondius (Dutch 1563-1612)
More Sizes & Styles of Old World Globes Are Available.
Hanging world globe instructions and
hook
details:
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