This finely crafted antique style reproduction globe is apart of the new Replogle Age of Exploration line. The globe features 17th century map gores crafted by Vincenzo Coronelli. Born in Venice 1650 Coronelli is regarded as one of Italy's finest cartographers of the 17th century. As Royal Cartographer under King Louis XIV, Coronelli was granted access to the latest documentation sent from the colonies to the French Academy of Sciences. Also producing printed globe gores and pocket-sized globes, Corenelli's span of work is considered to represent the pinnacle of geographic knowledge of the world in the late 17th century.

The Coronado desk globes Spanish-inspired design is a tribute to Francisco Vasquez de Coronado. Coronado, a Spanish conquistador, headed the Coronado Expedition that began in 1540 and continued into 1542 taking Coronado to many parts of the southwestern United States. The voyage included exploration of the Colorado River. A finely crafted octagonal hardwood base and post proudly hold the Coronelli globe ball. Early American insignia engraving beautifully accents the solid wood base.

An elegant handcrafted masterpiece that combines cartographic excellence with Old World appeal.

Diameter: 9"
Height: 13"
Shipping Weight: 4 lbs.

Model #55505
PRICE:  $60.00