We loved the challenge of creating the one of a kind globe for a customer wanting to highlight the Silk Route. Far from a traditional terrestrial globe showing the whole world – this project took over a year to complete.… Continue Reading
First we have the Albion 360 – a 36cm diameter desktop globe in the colouring Prussian Gagarin. This is on a Walnut base. Followed by the Prussian Gagarin in the 22cm sizing on a Walnut Standard. A variation… Continue Reading
The Curve is a stunning centrepiece, with just a few made each year. The globe sits on three semi-hidden roller bearings which allow a fluid 360 degree spin in a satisfying movement by hand. The 80cm diameter globe is available… Continue Reading
We made a one-off marble base in grey – available with your choice of globe colour. The globe spins 360 degrees in a fluid motion by hand and the base has a space for an engraving in front. Shown :… Continue Reading
We of course specialise in globes but sometimes we get requests for flat maps. This is a map of Madagascar made to the customers wishes with hand drawn and hand painted illustrations. Bellerby & Co Globemakers www.bellerbyandco.com [email protected] for more… Continue Reading
This is a recently completed globe – the style of base gives a sleek modern feel paired with the colouring having a matte finish. The globe sits in a solid brass hand engraved meridian in which it can be moved… Continue Reading
Our new take on our traditional floor standing base – holding a 50cm diameter globe. Inspired by our “fluted” 80cm Galileo. The handcrafted and hand painted globe spins within a hand engraved brass meridian and can be moved to spin… Continue Reading
A great example of a customer getting very creative and incorporating personal jokes, knowledge of family history and memories on to a map / into the cartography of a 22cm Mini Desk Globe. Illustrations of cars, children, people and other… Continue Reading
Some lovely photos taken by the talented Andy Donohoe in our studio late last year. Instagram: @andydonohoephoto | @globemakers Globes : www.bellerbyandco.com | Photographer :andydonohoe.com Please do not use without permission. [email protected] for more info.
The 50cm Britannia in ‘Mint Cassini’ : Handcrafted and Hand Painted Bespoke / To Order. Diameter: 50cm : Height: 1m Meridian: Solid hand engraved brass | Stand: Hand made with managed oak or mahogany In the studio light before the globe… Continue Reading
Last week Ana Santl came by our studio and took a lovely set of photos! Slovenia-born Berlin-based photographer Ana Santl picked up her father’s old film camera at the age of 11 and started taking photos of her friends and everyday… Continue Reading
If you like it bright…. Stylish, high quality and crafted by hand; the mini desk globe was created to offer a smaller, contemporary piece, with our distinctive attention to detail. A heavy 5lb globe sits on a crafted wooden or… Continue Reading
The 50cm Britannia in Cassini colouring … with a Minty background instead of our usual Ochre. Absolutely in love with it already! Example of how the Cassini usually looks glossed in 80cm : CLICK HERE. Check back to see it… Continue Reading
We took some new photos of Glacial Blue Curve (80cm). The 80cm globe is also available of a traditional wood base (The Galileo). Trouble picturing how big 80cm is? Scroll down for an 80cm next to a 23cm next to… Continue Reading
The 36cm Albion Desk Globe is now available in Turquoise. With a matte finish, the hand painted globe spins 360 degrees freely by hand in a fluid motion. Pictured here with an Oak base & a solid Aluminium base. Also… Continue Reading
PDF of whole magazine here: 2016_137_VO+_Dubai VO+ MAGAZINE looks to the future by continuing to provide information on products, trends, emerging markets and the latest news so that the challenges of a rapidly evolving business sector can be faced with awareness. VO+ proposes… Continue Reading
This past month we have been working on 50cm Britannia’s in what i call Mint Green.. Kirsty has been working on Mini Desk Globes, Sam has been practicing making Mini’s as well, Leonardo is doing the woodwork and metalwork for… Continue Reading
This week we are working on finishing up some Livingstone Desk globes while starting new 80cm Galileo’s…. and a couple examples of hand engraved personalisation on the brass arm of the globes that hold up the Livingstone’s. Want to know… Continue Reading
This week we have been busing working on Mini Desk Globes, Livingstones & starting a couple new 80cm Galileos. Isis is finishing up painting a bespoke 50cm Britannia in a mint colour for the first time & with hand drawn… Continue Reading
This week Kirsty is working on Mini Desk Globes, along with our apprentice Sam who is practicing applying the gores. Jon, Alex and Isis are working on Livingstone Desk Globes. Isis is painting detail on a one-off globe with bespoke colouring… Continue Reading