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Crafting Globes by Hand with Bellerby & Co. Globemakers
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Bellerby & Co. Globemakers (@globemakers) is one of the only companies in the world still handcrafting globes — everything from molding a perfect sphere to personalizing the maps to painting details — and they have no intention of stopping. “A globe is a true representation of the world,” says Jade Fenster, longtime partner in life and work of company founder Peter Bellerby. “A globe may inspire you to travel. It makes you understand where you belong on this amazing world. And sometimes, you might just reflect on its beauty and fragility.”
After learning how to make a globe for his father’s 80th birthday, Peter founded the company in his living room in 2008, and it has since grown to 20 cartographers, woodworkers, illustrators, engravers and painters in a former warehouse space in northern London. “Everything is bespoke, and using old-school methods means that each globe ends up being entirely unique,” says Jade. After placing an order, several months will pass before customers receive their globes — size options range in diameter from 9 to 50 inches (23 to 127 centimeters) — but the wait is always worth it. “It’s rare to be able to purchase something that is made just for you, and will always be one of a kind.”
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Interview with Smithsonian Magazine – you can read it online here : CLICK HERE TO READ!
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A customer who already owned a 36cm globe asked for this Whittaker base (usually paired with a 50cm globe) to be adapted for his smaller globe. Shown here with a few different colours. The globe spins 360 degrees in a fluid motion by hand and can be easily lifted from the base.
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A recently completed globe with a few few illustrations. Colouring here is Gagarin and the globe is 22cm diameter. The globe spins 360 degrees in a fluid motion by hand on a handcrafted Oak base.
All globes are made bespoke to order with your choice of colour and base and added personalisation. We ship worldwide from London.
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36cm Livingstone Desktop Globe.
This globe is animal themed with hand drawn and hand painted illustrations.
Bellerby & Co Globemakers, London.
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The 80cm diameter Curve - the globe spins 360 degrees in a fluid motion by hand. The base is handcrafted bespoke to order in London Plane, Walnut, Oak, or Aluminium.
Colour here is Glacial Blue and the globe has added hand drawn and hand painted illustrations.
The second photo for comparison is with a 22cm Mini Desk Globe | www.bellerbyandco.com
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22cm terrestrial world globe - hand painted and handcrafted.
www.bellerbyandco.com | Bellerby & Co Globemakers, London
We ship worldwide - each globe is made bespoke to order and can be personalised.
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Handcrafted and hand painted world globe.
www.bellerbyandco.com | Bellerby & Co Globemakers, London
We ship worldwide - each globe is made bespoke to order and can be personalised.
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36cm diameter desktop globe
www.bellerbyandco.com | Bellerby & Co Globemakers, London
We ship worldwide - each globe is made bespoke to order and can be personalised.
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The Moon Globe
22cm or 36cm diameter
Shown on a solid handcrafted polished Copper base. Options in Aluminium, Brass, Walnut, Oak +
www.bellerbyandco.com | Bellerby & Co Globemakers, London
We ship worldwide - each globe is made bespoke to order and can be personalised.
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The newest sizing in our floor standing globe collection. These photographs are the colouring called Gagarin - and this example with a matte finish. The base in this photo is rounded with fluted detail in Walnut. This was a bespoke request.
You can choose any style base and any colour globe - please take a look at this helpful guide for more information : Bellerby Globemakers Floor Standing Globe Collection
Our floor standing globes spin in a hand-cast and hand-engraved brass meridian which can be moved so the globe spins at different angles.
Included in the commission of the globe are 20 cartography (text) edits as well as a hand engraved message around the brass meridian. For a further charge we can add hand drawn illustrations, travel routes and further bespoke cartography.
For examples of other base designs and colours please take a look at our website - www.bellerbyandco.com - or email [email protected] for more information.
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36cm Mini Desk Globe in the colouring Parchment Cassini. The globe spins 360 degrees in a fluid motion by hand. This colouring can be requested on any size or style of globe.
The base here is London Plane Wood - and the base is a bespoke thinner version of our Albion.
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Kanto No. 4, Vol. 3, our Craft special, is now live on IssuuandJoomagfor viewing.
Kanto is a a free quarterly journal for creatives by creatives covering design, art and culture.
Based out of Manila, Philippines | Cover photograph by Andrew Meredith
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Handcrafted and hand painted Mini Desk Globe in Cobalt.
Every globe is made bespoke to order.
We ship worldwide.
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Our ever popular Albion desk globe in now available in 22cm, 36cm, 50cm, 65cm, 80cm and 127cm.
As with all of our Albion bases, this globe features an innovative roller bearing mechanism permitting 360 degree movement in all directions.
Seen here in Aquamarine | Walnut
Every globe is made bespoke to order.
We ship worldwide.
Bellerby & Co Globemakers
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Mint Green Cassini Livingstone Desk Globe with added personalisation like hand drawn and hand painted illustrations, travel routes and bespoke cartography.
Each globe is made bespoke to order.
36cm (14 inch) diameter | Cherry base | Gloss finish
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Colour : Champagne | Size : 22cm diameter
Handcrafted & hand painted with added personalisation including hand drawn illustrations.
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50cm diameter Britannia - Floor Standing Globe.
Ochre - with a matte finish.
Hand engraved solid Aluminium meridian and base.
The globe is hand painted and has bespoke cartography and hand drawn and hand painted illustrations.
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Earth from space! This style of globe is reminiscent of the famous Pale Blue Dot photograph. Painted carefully to show the more heavily forested areas as well as where Earths deserts are. The ocean gets lighter as it nears the coasts and makes use of the watercolours to really show texture.
Each base is fitted with roller bearings to enable fluid movement in any direction by hand. This colouring of globe looks great with all the bases we offer.
Our globes are all made to order, the cartography will always be up to date and reflect the world as it was when you commissioned your globe.
The ocean is shown in it’s suggested colour to contrast beautifully with the land but different colours can be requested.
The Albion bases are available with or without the little metal feet by request, they look great both ways.
Presented with its own bespoke flight case, your base will be fitted with an inscribed copper plaque noting the edition number and style, and shipped with a certificate of ownership.
The commission includes a personalised engraving and 10 cartography edits, we will be in touch with more details after you place your order to discuss.
Each globe is made bespoke to order, for short time frames ask us about our gift card options. There is likely to be a 9 month - 1 year waiting list for our 22cm globes.
Please email [email protected] to receive more photos, base and colour options as well as to discuss personalisation and shipping estimates.
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One of the most beautiful sets of photos taken in our studio! Photography by Paul Marc Mitchell. Check out his work on @paulmarcmitchell. His website is paulmarcmitchell.photography
Photos originally commissioned for the book The Trades of London – a coffee table photography book commissioned by Citibank.
Paul’s work has graced the covers of magazines, books and record sleeves. In both photography and graphic design, Paul has worked with some of the world’s most creative and talented clients, from the Royal Opera House to the British Film Institute and from Lord Alan Sugar to Sir Paul McCartney… and now lucky us!
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One of our all time favourites the Mint Cassini - seen her in 22cm diameter sizing with a Walnut Standard base - the globe spins 360 degrees in a fluid motion by hand.
Each globe is made bespoke to order - handcrafted and hand painted in London.
Presented with its own bespoke flight-case. Each base is fitted with an inscribed copper plaque noting the edition number and style, and an additional certificate of ownership.
Included in the commission is a personalised engraving and options to personalise the globe itself.
Bellerby & Co Globemakers London
Our main website can be seen here >> www.bellerbyandco.com
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Globe is an 50cm diameter Britannia - in Mint Green. Base handcrafted in Mahogany by the brilliant Grant pictured here.
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