Amundsen Globe, 25cm

Amundsen Globe, 25cmIn the 16th 18th centuries, ocean pioneers were the celebrities of the age. Figures such as Drake, Magellan, and Cook discovered new lands, facilitated trade, and spread power and influence around the globe. Even today, their reputation and achievements are so embedded in our history, that they remain household names. So when we sat down to name our new ranges of globes, explorers were the obvious choice. The Amundsen globe offers political style

All you have to do beforehand is set the time and date on the rings outside

but houses a clock rather than the usual gimballed compass

Earliest examples date from around 200BC

and one of very few that still make the mechanical chiming movements that were so familiar to the naval and merchant seaman of 100 years ago

which provides a high degree of wind resistance to give you an extra level of warmth on those blustery days

Providing the focus of your attention is this intriguing Ball and Chime Clock

Although not suitable for extended marine use

on a cool setting

the stainless steel rack helps guarantees you get the most out of your Cobb Premier BBQ System

The armillary sphere shows the Earth (a central ball) surrounded by rings (armilla in Latin) which represent the great circles of the heavens

Gift boxed

3" wide with 5 globes ranging from 18 to 24 degrees