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Conti Replogle
world globe is offered with a choice of
specialty antique style maps by two famous European cartographers - a Vincenzo
Coronelli* map (seen here), and a Martin Waldseemüller's style
map .
Nicolo Da Conti's** work is honored by this wonderful cherry stained
floor globe in the Baroque style. Made from a stalwart hardwood base with
Baroque design. Featuring Conti's beautiful 17th century globe ball. Also
available with the Waldseemuller globe ball
(
Model
#37815
)
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Globe
Diameter:
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12" (23cm) |
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Height:
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37" (94cm) |
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Width
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15.3" (39cm) |
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Depth
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15.3"
(39cm) |
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Weight:
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5.15 lbs.
(2.3 Kg) |
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Map:
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Specialty |
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*
Vincenzo
Coronelli
born in Venice in 1650, was a highly regarded Italian
cartographer. 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 trap doors so craftsmen could enter and work from inside. As
Royal Cartographer, he was granted access to the latest documentation
sent from the colonies to the French Academy of Sciences.
**
Nicolo Da Conti
was a Venetian merchant who explored the possibility of
trading routes to India and Southeast Asia during the early 15th century. His
voyages greatly influenced European understanding of the areas around the Indian
Ocean. Da Conti is said to have described that part of the world as "exceeding
all other regions in wealth, culture and magnificence. The accounts of his
travels greatly influenced 15th century cartography. |
