The Classic Britannia – Floor Standing Globe – 50cm

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

Our classic floor standing globe has a truly timeless appeal. Supported on a handcrafted wooden base – available in either Oak, Walnut, Cherry or Sapele.

This listing is for a Classic Britannia in 50cm diameter. We will work with you to confirm your choice in colouring, wood type and finish as well as through the options of personalisation

Included in the commission of the globe are 20 cartography (text) edits to the map – as well as a hand engraved commissioning mark around the brass meridian. Additional design work like hand drawn and hand painted illustrations, as well as travel routes, will be quoted on top of the price of the globe.

Every globe is made bespoke to order and one of a kind.

Globes featured have examples of personalisation (click here for a guide). We will talk through options with you and help you finalise your choices.

There is some variation of pricing in the 50cm sizing. At this same price point you can also choose the Berlin, Brisbane, or Brisbane II bases. You are welcome to book in just knowing the size you’d like and finalise the colour, base wood and style and personalisation later.

Our traditional floor standing globes have the option of either of a gloss or matte finish.

Our globes are made to be touched and spun.

For other base designs and colours please see other listings or email : info@bellerbyglobemakers.com – otherwise after you book in we will be in touch to confirm your options and the next steps of the process.

Shipping dates vary as we usually book many months ahead. If you are ordering a custom made globe as a present, please ask us about receiving a beautiful hand painted gift card.

We ship worldwide from our London studio. Shipping will be quoted on top and applied to your final invoice.

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