Cassini colouring is special as each country is individually shaded to reflect population statistics. You can compare this to the other globes where the shading is around the coast by continent or in the ocean around the coast. Each base… Continue Reading
Purpleheart is prized for their beautiful heartwood which, when cut, quickly turns from a light brown to a rich purple colour. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light darkens the wood to a brown colour with a slight hue of the original purple. The longer the… Continue Reading
The Gagarin can be ordered on globes in sizes 22cm, 36cm, 50cm, 65cm, 80cm and 127cm diameter. On both traditional bases and modern – and with a gloss or matte finish depending on the style of base. In the first… Continue Reading
Our celestial globe features traditional representations of our heavenly bodies illustrated in exquisite detail. 88 hand drawn and hand painted constellations adorn our unique globe forming the perfect complement, and customary partner, to its terrestrial brother. This specific globe has… Continue Reading
Perhaps the most impressive in the 22cm Desk Globe collection. Hand-cast and hand-polished solid Copper – this base will age beautifully as the copper slowly darkens. Shipped with Renaissance Wax – you can polish it back brand new any time. This… Continue Reading
Segment that recently aired on 7NEWS Australia – see into our studio, works in progress and an interview with owner Peter Bellerby. Bellerby & Co Globemakers, London www.bellerbyandco.com
Article in Der Standard’s weekly magazine RONDO – in print and online. The article can also be read online here. 20181012 R Mann für Welt S14_15 Every globe is made bespoke to order. Globe featured in large image is our Celestial… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
A lovely globe we have just completed in “Blue Cassini” – this globe has extensive hand drawn and hand painted illustrations, travel routes and bespoke cartography. The globe shown here is the Albion 360 – a 36cm diameter desk globe… Continue Reading
We often get asked if it’s possible to add a lot of personalisation to a 22cm Mini Desk Globe & the answer is … YES! Example here is a 22cm Mini Desk Globe in Mint Green. The base is London… Continue Reading
A stunning centrepiece that suits a modern home. Featured colour is Blue Cassini and Glacial Blue. This style base will suit any colour globe – see other listings for inspiration. To discuss other colour suggestions and options see other listings… Continue Reading
The Gagarin | Base : Aluminum Albion 50 50cm diameter | spins 360 degrees in a fluid motion by hand Globe pictured features added personalisation including bespoke cartography, added quotations, and hand drawn and hand painted illustrations. For other colour… Continue Reading
We are in the current issue of Halcyon Magazine for Harrods Aviation. Read online : http://www.inkwell-services.co.uk/halcyon/2017-3/index.html#74-75 Back to our main website : www.bellerbyandco.com For enquiries email [email protected]
We are in The Guardian today! Click here to read >> https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2017/aug/18/maps-legends-behind-the-scenes-london-globe-maker-workshop-bellerby Back to our main website : www.bellerbyandco.com Questions : [email protected]
A second visit to the studio by London photographer Tom Bunning. Tom Bunning is a British commercial photographer with over 10 years’ industry experience, specialising in portraiture, fashion, advertising and documentary work. Tom’s studio is in London but he works… Continue Reading
What April in our studio is looking like so far! Starting with Alex working on an 80cm Galileo in Britannia Blue… Back when the last gores were going on in back and Isis in front painting the shading on a… Continue Reading
As the month comes to a close we finish a 50cm in Ocean Blue & an 80cm in Mint Green. 23cm Mini Desk Globe on Purpleheart Wood – available by special request. The globe we made for Royal Ascot –… Continue Reading
This month so far …. we finally finished up the 127cm Churchill (Galileo style base). We are in love with this globe ….. the way it can be adjusted to spin at any angle / upside down and the overall… Continue Reading
Taking a look at what we are working on this week …. Starting with a 36cm Livingstone in Prussian Blue, 2nd gore going down! Alex painting detail on a Mint Green 80cm – Special hand mixed colours for… Continue Reading
Taking a look at what we are working on this week …. starting with an 80cm globe in Prussian Blue. For some fun facts about the Statue of Liberty click > here < Painting the horizon band for a large… Continue Reading