Albion 50cm Globe

$7,070

Awash in glacial blue, this exclusive Albion 50cm desk globe features intricate travel routes hand-painted in watercolours, meaning no two are exactly alike. Hand-finished in Bellerby & Co’s London studio, the GRP Sphere is complete with a walnut base and 360° innovative roller mechanism – a true, one-of-a-kind piece.

Material: wood and paper
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Dimensions: 60cm (h) x 50cm (w) x 50cm (l) / 23.4" (h) x 19.5" (w) x 19.5" (l)
Colour: blue

When Peter Bellerby struggled to source a globe for his father’s 80th birthday, he was determined to restore traditional globe-making. From finessing the art of goring (applying the map), to base production, Bellerby & Co doesn’t miss a detail. Every continent and country is meticulously hand-painted with watercolours for a unique finish, justifying its two Queens Awards.

Product number: 2200406002

Meet the Maker:

Bellerby & Co Globemakers

Inspired by the search for a globe to gift his father for his 80th birthday, Peter Bellerby established Bellerby & Co — considered the finest globemakers in the world.

Photography and video by Tom Bunning