Chicago Globe

Experience the world in a new light with the Chicago Globe, a 12-inch diameter desktop globe meticulously crafted in our Chicago factory. This limited edition piece is designed with both beauty and function in mind, showcasing exceptional quality and attention to detail.

The globe stands on a robust ash hardwood base, which features a unique wood grain and a clear finish that enhances its natural elegance. The globe itself is adorned with a distinctive brown half-tone map, enriched with historical images of famous explorer ships, offering a visually captivating and educational experience.

One of the globe’s unique features is its soft, velvet-like finish combined with raised relief embossing. This creates a tactile 3D effect, inviting you to explore its surface with your fingertips. The map includes over 3,500 place names, with political and provincial boundaries marked by grey-toned lines and rivers and coastlines highlighted in lighter grey tones. Key locations such as waterfalls and canals are also clearly indicated.

The Chicago Globe pays tribute to renowned explorers like Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, Ferdinand Magellan, Cheng Ho, James Cook, and others, with their ships represented in the regions they explored.

Limited to just 200 pieces, each globe is fitted with a brass Limited Edition number plate, making it a unique collector’s item. Don’t miss your chance to own this exclusive piece of history—secure your Chicago Globe today!

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.

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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