Globes for Christmas

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

World Time Clocks

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

This one is called QUEST, from Bulova, an old name in clocks.  It has a brass finished metal case and in addition to world time in major global cities, has thermometer (C and F) and hygrometer (measures humidity).  It comes with an engraving plate (Ann can engrave this for you, see Engraving post.)  Stands about 8″ tall.

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

This is the one he’ll love to play with: Seiko Desk Clock World Time.  It sets itself automatically from radio waves!  Just touch the panel to get the time and date in 47 global locations. Dual alarm, thermometer, hygrometer, calendar with multi-language display options, and choose 12 or 24 hour display mode.   2 AA batteries included to power it.  Stands about 5.5 inches tall.

Seiko World Time Desk Clock

These are a different take on world time:  the jeweled globes have 3 clocks and a thermometer set in the base.  They stand about 8″ high.   

Mother of Pearl Globe World Time

Lapis Globe World Time

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

See the World

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.