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Astronomer Designer Globe

Price: £515.00

Product Specifications:
Base Material:	Rustic-finished iron
Color:	Antique Ocean
Width:	16" (40cms)
Diameter:	24" (61cms)
Height:	48" (122cms)
Weight:	55lbs (25.0kgs)

The Astronomer designer world globe is from the Tom Torrens' signature design series.

In 1998 Tom Torrens' licensed several globe designs to our premium manufacturer, Replogle Globes, and as a consultant designer, he plays an active role in the handmade techniques of these designs.

"I focus on developing uniquely classic-contemporary designs to fit many interior styles. Each of my creations are reminiscent of many proven design themes. I find inspiration in the ancient forms of Asian art, the style of Frank Lloyd Wright's work, and the sculpture of Alexander Calder." Tom Torrens

The wide horizon ring and yolk surrounding the classic antique ocean globe elicits thoughts of Saturn and the planets - an image further supported by the two spheres resting atop the stand's base pyramid.

The political globe ball has over 4,000 place names, and each country is defined by subtle colours. Famous explorers have been comemorated with pictures of their ships and dates of their voyages.

Both space age and ancient, the Astronomer world globes Egyptian overtones lend themselves to contemporary design. The Astronomer world globe is attractive to historians, engineers, students, and astronomers.

The iron base, with its natural rustic finish, blends well in any design environment.

Some assembly required.

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