Set hangende Mercator globes Earth & Heavens met lint

Set of 2 miniature celestial terrestrial globe ornaments, each 8.5 cm. diameter, with brass finials, includes brown satin hanging ribbons   

Beautifully gift-boxed for a classic presentation. Clear acetate sleeve over box.                                                                                                                         Constructed with paper gores in the same fashion as full size globes    

Hand applied charts perfectly reproduced from the engraved 1541 charts of the famous Dutch cartographer, Gerardus Mercator.           \

Reprints of the original copperplate gores made in cooperation with the Royal Library in Bruxelles.