Pocket Globe – Bespoke 12cm 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 Mini’s little cousin – the Pocket Globe. A series of 12cm diameter super tactile desk globes on heavy solid metal bases. The heavy globe allows for an amazing spin on our signature ball-bearing bases.

Book in for a bespoke order (with a deposit and you will then work with us on the options of personalisation) – or choose from one of the “Quick Delivery Options” which you will see in the dropdown.

– click here for a guide to the bases and colours –

Each globe will be shipped in its own case with its own “passport”.

Base options :

1. Aluminium – Aeronautical polish.
2. Copper – Mirror polished and untreated. It will take on a wonderful patina.
3. Bronze – Mirror polished and untreated. It darkens beautifully with age.
4. Titanium – Machine finished. A dark grey, and remains this colour.

Our metal bases are all solid handcrafted pieces – extremely well crafted and durable.

Edition 1 will be a limited run of 100.

Each one will be numbered and this information will be engraved on a metal disc attached to the base.

Please email info@bellerbyglobemakers.com to discuss.

Each globe is one of a kind and unique, watercolour are hand mixed meaning your globe will not be identical to any in the listing but just as beautiful!

Making photos by Euan Myles include the Regency Blue and Blue Moon.

We ship worldwide from our London studio.

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