For the man who has everything, a fancy globe is a fascinating gift.  Ann’s has some of the best, and he’ll love the surprise of a finely made piece.  They’re decorative, large, and invite hours of contemplation.  Choose a replica of ancient mapmaker’s skill, or a modern layout in gemstones.  Sizes range from floor standing to small tabletop.   Here are a few, ready for Christmas now at Ann’s:

Large, floor standing globe is wood and hides a drinks set inside! Wheels make it easy to move. Old-fashioned style map. $437

Vaugondy globe replicates the 18th century original, designed by mapmakers to Louis XV in 1790. $550

Modern globe made from gemstones features onyx for the oceans. Mounted in a swivel base with compass. $495

Globes are endlessly fascinating.  He’ll love to ponder the far beyond when you give him one of these beauties for his study.  One of Ann’s jeweled globes makes a wonderful complement to all of his high-tech gadgets.  Aren’t these beautiful?

Mother-of-pearl depicts the oceans in this floor standing globe with brass stand. Compass underneath. $795.

Lapis floor standing globe has a compass in the base. Framework is brass, coated so as not to tarnish. $695

Lapis Globe Bookends, $165.

Small tabletop Lapis globe, $89.50

Maps are fascinating, and special ones make unique gifts.  Here are two you can look at for hours:

Gemstone wall map of the world. Background is Mother-of-Pearl, $495.

Map of Texas in 1878. Reproduction map of state and adjoining territories, framed. $495.

Detail of Texas Map, 1878.

World Time Clocks tell you the time in a number of locations around the world.   They make great gifts for men, or for your boss, or a collegue transfered to work in some far-away place.  All clocks here are quartz (battery powered). 

This Seiko Brass clock has a World Time Bezel with 24 time zones.  Very elegant, it stands about 5″ tall and comes with the AA battery needed to power it.

Seiko World Time Clock

 This Seiko beauty with wooden base has an automatic world time dial with 25 time zones, sweep second hand, curved glass crystal and includes a brass engraving plate (we can engrave it on site for you).    Stand a little over 11″ tall.  Quartz, includes AA battery.

Seiko World Time Clock on wood base

Bulova World Time Clock: "Quest". Brass, quartz (battery operated).

Seiko World Time Desk Clock

Mother of Pearl Globe World Time

Lapis Globe World Time

For more information, or prices, please call or leave a comment.

Ann’s doesn’t sell antiques, but we do find new gifts that look old, done well for modern times!  These maps in triptych form are a great example.  Interesting detail of famous sites are printed on 3 panels, a modern triptych, that you can hang anywhere you like.   Travel to Venice, London’s Piccadilly Circus, and Paris to see Arc du Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower.   They are $149.50 for each set and show a view of the world through the eyes of a different era.   New, now, at Ann’s Fine Gifts.

View of Ann's new "antique" maps

Eiffel Tower "antique" map in triptych, $149.50

Picadilly Circus Triptych, $149.50

Globes and maps are fascinating!   Do you know someone who is difficult to surprise with a gift?  This is one answer that always pleases.   

Let’s look at Ann’s Gemstone globes.  Each globe has 25 Grade A semi-precious gemstones.  The oceans are crushed gemstones.  Globes are lacquered with 10 coats for a glossy finish.  Stands are electroplated in real gold and lacquered so they won’t tarnish.    Choose a globe with a stand that sits on a table; some globes are floor standing, others make bookends.

Lapiz Gemstone Globe, $235

Onyx Gemstone Globe, $495

Mother-of-Pearl Gemstone Globe Bookends, $165

More tomorrow.