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Diplomat Globe (blue)

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Features:

  • Map: Political Blue Ocean Hand-Cut & Applied Map
  • Style: Illuminated and Heirloom
  • Globe Diameter: 32-inches
  • Mounting: Cradle Mount
  • Material: Wood Stand, Hand-Cut & Applied Map to Acrylic Shell, Brass Plated Meridian
  • Version: Up-to-Date, Latest Edition
  • Size: 51"h x 40"w x 40"d
  • Weight: 101 lb
  • Language: English
  • Power: 🔌 Electric (North America 120V, Type A/B plug)
  • 🇺🇸 Made in the USA
  • Free Shipping: Items $49+ within the Continental USA (details)
  • Returns: Buy today & exchange or return within 30 days (details)
Item #: RP-65325

Description

A wise investment by any standards, the Diplomat Globe features a 32-inch globe with a hand-cut and applied map in blue ocean political stylings. It includes illumination. An elegant and regal work of art that is indeed the piece de resistance.

Never before have you seen a floor globe as beautiful and functional as this one! A handcrafted masterpiece, this extraordinary globe features lavish attention to both form and function, while distinctive details include illumination, ten-color cartography, and solid brass, hand-engraved meridian.

No other globe can boast the title of the world's most detailed heirloom world globe, and with over 28,000 place names, this globe is the sole carrier of the designation. The Diplomat Globe with blue oceans stands an impressive 51 inches tall. It features a hand papered 32-inch sphere, handcrafted, solid mahogany cradle mounting that has been rubbed to a lustrous walnut finish, further emphasizing this gorgeous globes uncommon beauty.

Search all over the world, and you will not find a better example of the delicate art of globe making. A striking and magnificent addition to any professional atmosphere, this beautiful floor globe is the one you have been looking for to add that extra something to your surroundings. Don't pass up the opportunity to own the world's most distinctive and detailed globe!

REVIEW FROM ULTIMATE GLOBES STAFF: One of the first things we noticed when reviewing the Diplomat globe is how stately it appears. The stand does not overpower the view of the world globe, as you will see with other floor styles. It is evident that the stand is handcrafted in the USA by the quality and sturdy nature as well as the care given during the stain and finish process of the handcrafted wood, this is not your typical mass-produced particle board stand from Asia.

As you notice from the pictures, this is a cradle mounted globe which allows the globe ball to spin east to west or west to east smoothly. Also, it can be turned like a steering wheel, round and round, allowing you to see all parts of the globe. This mounting method should not be confused with a full swing meridian you can push forward and back. The purpose is to provide the support needed for the world globe to move freely, and the cradle mount is the best approach.

The numbered brass meridian is also hand made and etched with the lat/long degree markings. The meridian rests in small notches on the inside of the stand and a small roller located within the center post. Although the globe comes with a built-in light kit that serves to backlight the globe ball from within, we have had several corporate customers choose to order the Diplomat globe without the illumination feature as the electric access was not convenient. If you have this need, contact us, and we will be happy to place a custom order without this feature.

There is much to be said about the map used, but we will keep it just to the main points. It is the most detailed production globe on the market with over 28,000 points of interest, named places, etc. Most 16 inch globes max out at around 4,500 labeled locations, so it is substantially more.

It is a political map showing the country and political boundaries with individual color shadings. It is pretty easy to read given the size, and the backlight does help to enhance some of the text and colors when on. The map is added to a large acrylic sphere in strips with small overlap by hand, and there are only a couple of employees that handle this level of craftsmanship. Once applied, it can take several days to cure once adding the finish. The map color is available in blue or antique and we can order either way for you.

IN OUR OPINION: This is a one of a kind globe, and it is tough to find a world globe this size. Because production is limited, it is a fairly find, so you do get something extraordinary. Ultimate Globes sells this item to both private residences and corporate clients. With its large size, it is vital to make sure it fits the space you are looking to fill. The globe ball is right at 32 inches, so your door or window size depending on how you will bring it in, will need to allow for this. Most corporate offices have 36-inch door widths, which will be fine. The stand, although about 40 inches wide, can easily be placed on its side without the globe and brought through a door. If your budget and space allow the Diplomat makes a great addition!

How To Documents & Specifications

  • How to Use Your Globe
  • Changing the Lightbulb
  • Assembly Instructions
  • Assembly Time
    Easy Assembly and should take no more than 5 minutes. Instructions provided. Rocket science is not a prerequisite. 👍

Updatable Globe Program

We want to help you keep your globe as up‐to‐date and accurate as the day you bought it. This item qualifies for the "Updatable Globe Program" which provides a discount on the value of a new globe ball or globe ball and meridian should you like to update your globe in the future. Updates can be requested by contacting our Customer Support department.

Product Warranty

This item includes a 1-Year Manufacturers Limited Warranty that covers manufacturing defects from the time of purchase. For assistance with a warranty claim or question please contact our Customer Support department.

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Customer Reviews

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Alex P.
As Advertised

This is a very large globe, and exactly what I was looking for. It is as much a piece of nice furniture as it is a functional map of the world. Potential purchasers should carefully check the dimensions to make sure it will fit in the intended area.

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ACCOUNTS P.

This was an excellent purchase for our public library. We especially appreciate working with the manufacturer to get a light oak stain on the wood rather than the dark mahogany. A large floor globe communicates a world perspective like nothing else.

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Tamera W.

We purchased this globe as a decorative piece for our office, it is an attention grabber, people love to look at it. It has a lot of detail as your description states. Very happy with this globe. Thanks

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Mike T.

The globe is amazing, I purchased the globe for my home office and it is exactly what I was hoping for. My wife and I love all of the detail as we travel quite a bit and it is easy to find each place we have been. She purchased small round stickers in three different colors and we are placing them on each location we have traveled, one color for her, one for me and one for the places we have traveled together. The map is current and the stand is beautifully finished. Delivery was excellent, we needed the globe shipped on a specific date and the customer service was able to accommodate this. I would definitely recommend both the globe and Ultimate Globes.

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Craig

This is truley the ultimate in accuracy for geographic perspective and navigation estimates.