Tabletop globe - Kalifano - Gemstones Earth Globe - 2010-2020

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Earth globe in semi-precious stones and metal, dated 2010–2020, blue, diameter 45 cm, height 50 cm, weight 8.3 kg, made in United Kingdom by Kalifano.

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World globe set with semi-precious stones. Antique, in perfect condition with a compass.
The globe is fixed in the middle of a golden circle graduated every 15 degrees, itself screwed onto a pedestal. The whole can, if you wish, be resting on a metal tripod. The terrestrial globe is presented here in its natural color of the oceans. These globes are handcrafted with about thirty natural semi-precious stones (aventurine, shell, scales, jasper, fluorite, lapis lazulite, white marble, malachite, onyx, mother-of-pearl, nephrite, tiger's eye, quartz, serpentine, turquoise, etc.). Each country is represented by a semi-precious stone. The terrestrial globe in fine stones requires dozens of hours of artisanal work. The main steps of its fabrication are as follows: cutting the stones into thin laminates, cutting the laminates to the country templates, laying out the joints flat, assembling on the support (a hollow resin globe), verification, cutting and setting of the meridians, surfacing, calligraphy of the names, lacquer fixation baths, surface polishing and installation of the axes and pivots for mounting on the base.
Condition: excellent condition, like new.
Dimensions 50 cm x 45 x 45 cm
Weight 8.3 kg

World globe set with semi-precious stones. Antique, in perfect condition with a compass.
The globe is fixed in the middle of a golden circle graduated every 15 degrees, itself screwed onto a pedestal. The whole can, if you wish, be resting on a metal tripod. The terrestrial globe is presented here in its natural color of the oceans. These globes are handcrafted with about thirty natural semi-precious stones (aventurine, shell, scales, jasper, fluorite, lapis lazulite, white marble, malachite, onyx, mother-of-pearl, nephrite, tiger's eye, quartz, serpentine, turquoise, etc.). Each country is represented by a semi-precious stone. The terrestrial globe in fine stones requires dozens of hours of artisanal work. The main steps of its fabrication are as follows: cutting the stones into thin laminates, cutting the laminates to the country templates, laying out the joints flat, assembling on the support (a hollow resin globe), verification, cutting and setting of the meridians, surfacing, calligraphy of the names, lacquer fixation baths, surface polishing and installation of the axes and pivots for mounting on the base.
Condition: excellent condition, like new.
Dimensions 50 cm x 45 x 45 cm
Weight 8.3 kg

Details

Era
After 2000
Weight
8400 g
Diameter
45 cm
Type
Tabletop globe
Title additional information
Gemstones Earth Globe
Number of items
1
Material
Metal, Stone
Designer/Artist/Maker
Kalifano
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Manufacturer/ Brand
Kalifano
Colour
Blue
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
50 cm
Width
45 cm
Depth
45 cm
Estimated Period
2010-2020
BelgiumVerified
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Objects sold
Private

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