Vaugondy Globe 32cm

Product Code: GL041

Sophisticated Decor; Artisan Creation

This Authentic Models Vaugondy globe from circa 1795 is displayed on an ebonized wood stand accented in nickel-plated brass. A striking piece of decor, it would look wonderful placed on a desk or bookshelf in a sophisticated gentleman's office. Black and ivory gores are applied to the globe core by hand with authentic construction and detail to create this fantastic globe.

Historical Significance

Gilles Robert de Vaugondy and his son Didier were the leading mapmakers in France during the 1700s. Didier was appointed geographer to King Louis XV in 1760 and published globes of various sizes, the biggest with a diameter of 2.6m! Authentic Models Vaugondy globes are created with the 18th century mapmakers in mind.

World Leader in Antique Globes

Authentic Models are a famous leader in antique globes, and no other company in the world offers authentic reproductions of similar quality and affordability. The globes span four centuries, from the Renaissance to the colonial era, and highlight some of the most famous cartographers in the world; Mercator, Hondius and Vaugondy. All globes have been sourced from European archive collection originals, researched by AM for their historical accuracy and visual appeal.