Aluminium Livingstone – 36cm Desktop Globe

How to buy a globe

Please start the process by simply placing an order directly through our website. This is a generic 50% deposit based on your chosen size – and the balance will reflect your final choice of colour, base, and optional added personalisation. We will be in touch shortly thereafter to confirm your order and let you know the next steps.

You are welcome to call or studio or email Jade at jade@bellerbyglobemakers.com to discuss the options and any questions you might have ahead of an order as well. If you prefer to make payment over the phone or be invoiced via email that is of course fine as well.

What’s included in the price

Your one-of-a-kind globe and base, fully bespoke, each one handcrafted.

No VAT, unless you live in the UK, so thats 20% off the price, which usually more than covers the shipping cost.

Local taxes may be applied by your local customs.

Safe packaging and insurance, and help with the shipping process. All large globes are tracked with apple trackers, so we can be extra sure of its safe arrival and track its journey.

You may visit the studio to start the process of commissioning your bespoke globe. Please get in touch to discuss a day and time.

Personalising your globe

With each globe made bespoke to order we can personalise in endless ways. This can be bespoke cartography, travel routes or hand drawn and hand painted illustrations. This is a process we will guide you through and explain in detail. Some styles of bases also include an engraving which is the perfect place for names, dates, or short sentiments.

Click here for guide and examples of previous personalisation requests : Customisation PDF

Everything about your globe can be personalised and individualised.

More Information

The 36cm diameter Livingstone Desk Globe is based on the traditional Philips globe from the early twentieth century. A classic design where the globe spins on an axis.

Each globe is made bespoke to order meaning the map on your globe will always be up to date to the time of making

The Livingstone is available in a wide range of colours along with a celestial edition. You are welcome to book in with the “choose colour later” option and we will confirm your choice when you are ready by email

“All other colours” includes Mint Green, Regency Blue, Glacial Blue, Ochre, Prussian Blue, Sea Green, Cool Blue, Turquoise, Charcoal and more.

We will be in touch from there to help you choose the finish, engraving and options of personalisation. This listing is for Aluminium – see other listing for pricing on a wood base.

Examples are shown in matte and gloss – you will have a choice. Examples shown have text edits, hand drawn and hand painted illustrations and travel routes. All personalisation is by request and we will work with you to design your own globe.

Click here for a guide to added personalisation.

You can also use “choose colour later” to book in as a gift where the recipient is then able to design their own globe and choose the colouring.

The commission includes a personalised engraving.

We ship fully insured and tracked – worldwide from our studio in London, England.

Any questions please email : info@bellerbyglobemakers.com –

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