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 . 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 ) -
| Globe Diameter: | 12" (23cm) | | Height: | 37" (94cm) | | Width : | 15.3" (39cm) | | Depth : | 15.3" (39cm) | | Weight: | 5.15 lbs. (2.3 Kg) | | Map: | Specialty |
Item # 37816 Coronelli antique style map* 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. | 
