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

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