Replogle Globes
Replogle Globes have been making globes since the 1920's. Recognized as the world's leading manufacturers of world globes, Replogle World Globes has a well-earned reputation for its constant production and innovation of world globes.
From its humble beginning in a Chicago apartment, Replogle World Globes today is the world’s leader in globe production. From handcrafted masterpieces in the offices of presidents and dignitaries to classroom models that help students understand their world, their belief in the globe as a source of wonder hasn't changed.
To deliver globes to an ever broader audience. That was the vision of Luther Replogle in 1930, and this continues to be Replogle's mission to this day. Replogle World Globes believe that the appeal of a globe is deeper than its value as a learning tool or home accessory. Luther Replogle knew this from the beginning. As a school supply salesman, he took a special interest in globes, believing he could successfully market them to a broader audience.
He was right! What began with hand-assembled globes sold from a Chicago apartment (with maps sourced from England!!!!!!!!, no less) grew into what you might call a global empire, Behind the rallying cry, "A Globe in Every Home, " Replogle World Globes facilitated the globe's migration from the classroom to the living room. In 1963, Replogle co-founded Scanglobe of Denmark, going on to purchase the globe manufacturer's remaining interest in 1988 and moving its operations to the USA in 2003.
Replogle is the world's leading globe manufacturer, based in a 260,000 square foot facility near Chicago - but some things haven't changed much since 1930. Many Replogle Globes are still painstakingly hand-made by artisans who have spent the better part of their lives with the company. This is indicative of a commitment to quality, a commitment to doing things the right way, and, most importantly, a commitment to the globe itself. It is for the above reasons that Replogle World globes that are floorstanding like the Diplomat for example are simply without equal, the quality of the wooden furniture produced at Replogle World globes is a world away from all other Globe manufacturers.
It's exactly what Luther Replogle had in mind.
REPLOGLE GLOBES HISTORY
In 1930, as 122 million citizens of the United States brace themselves for what will become known as the Great Depression, experienced all over the world. From the US to Germany and the UK. Luther Replogle, along with his wife, Elizabeth, begin assembling globes in their Chicago apartment. Luther's idea -"A Globe in Every Home" flies in the face of the dwindling economy, not to mention logic itself.
Luther Replogle believed that the globe was too valuable, too beautiful to be forever relegated to classroom duty. Where he got this idea is anyone's guess. When Luther Replogle wasn't making sales calls for a school supply company, he spent his time in the Weber Costello plant, watching globe-makers at work, paying particular attention as they pasted hand-cut map gores to molded hemispheres.
Luther Replogle's interest in globes paid off. And in a constantly changing, seemingly shrinking world, his vision is more relevant today than ever. In 1930, Luther Replogle thought that a globe might help people make sense of their world. There were floods in the Mississippi River Delta, Fascism on the rise in Europe, Lindbergh attempting to fly across the Atlantic. Much was going on. The world was a big stage. It still is. Today countries in the middle east, as well as north Korea are a topic of interest in households all over the western world. Because of this globes are more popular now than ever before.
REPLOGLE GLOBES CARTOGRAPHY
The maps on all Replogle World Globes have nations, colonies, possessions, boundary lines, and place names as officially approved by the United States Government. Maintenance of the content of these maps requires frequent communication with the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Board of Geographic Names, the Central Intelligence Agency, and the National Imagery and Mapping Agency.
In addition to these sources, Replogle World Globes communicates with embassies of other nations in Washington D.C. and foreign consulate offices in Chicago, for help with new changes in boundaries and names.
Visit Replogle Globes: www.replogleglobes.com
Thanks to Replogle Globes for providing the above information.
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Globemaster Antique Desk Globe
- 30cm (12") diameter globe
- Antique ocean colour ball
- Made from traditional paper gores
- Made in the UK
- Up-to-date cartography
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£100.00 -
Bradley Junior
- 23cm (9") diameter globe
- Antique ocean globe ball
- Made with walnut wood veneered base and metal meridian
- Up-to-date cartography with over 4000 place names
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£80.00 -
Lenox Desk Globe
- 30cm (12") diameter globe
- Antique ocean globe with classic charm
- Walnut stained solid hardwood base
- Painted bronze metal meridian
- Highly detailed map with over 4000 place names
- Up-to-date cartography
- Made in the UK
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£130.00 -
Weatherwatch
- 22.5cm (9”) diameter globe
- Antique ocean colour ball
- Includes a Thermometer, Barometer, and Hyrometer
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Atlas Globe
- 30cm (12") diameter globe
- Metallic bronze colour globe ball
- Bronze resin carving of the Titan Atlas from Greek Mythology
- Highly detailed map with over 4000 place names
- Luxury antique brass effect full metal meridian, with diecast numbers
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Moon Astronomical Globe
- 30cm Globe Ball
- Lunar landscape
- NASA-approved Cartography
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Annapolis Illuminated Globe
- 51cm (20") diameter globe
- Antique ocean globe
- Illuminated globe
- Solid hardwood base
- Limited edition (one of 500 made)
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£2,700.00 -
Lancaster Illuminated Globe
- 30cm (12") diameter globe ball
- Illuminated globe ball
- Antique ocean colour ball
- Up-to-date cartography
- Highly detailed map with over 4000 place names
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£375.00 -
Edinburgh Floor/Desk Globe
- 40.5cm (16") diameter ball
- Blue ocean globe
- Raised relief on major mountain ranges
- Highly detailed map with over 4000 place names
- Available in antique named Commander II
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£300.00 -
Commander II Floor/Desk Globe
- 40.5cm (16") diameter ball
- Antique ocean globe
- Raised relief on major mountain ranges
- Highly detailed map with over 4000 place names
- Available in blue named Edinburgh
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£300.00 -
Forum Designer Globe
- 40cm (16") diameter globe
- Iron stand
- Highly detailed map with over 4000 place names
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£550.00 -
Cambridge Globe
- 40cm (16") diameter globe ball
- Antique ocean colour ball
- Raised relief on major mountain ranges
- Solid hardwood pillar and legs
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Sherbrook II Globe
- 40cm (16") diameter globe
- Antique ocean colour ball
- Raised relief on major mountain ranges
- Dark walnut finished Maple wooden stand and legs
- Up-to-date cartography
- Highly detailed map with over 4000 place names
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£550.00 -
Regency Globe
- 40cm (16") diameter globe
- Antique ocean colour ball
- Solid hardwood base and legs
- Up-to-date cartography
- Highly deailed map with over 4000 place names
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£500.00 -
Queen Anne Globe
- 40cm (16") diameter globe
- Antique ocean colour ball
- Rich rosewood finish
- Up-to-date cartography
- Highly detailed map
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£500.00 -
Lancaster Bronze Globe
- 30cm (12") diameter globe
- Bronze metalic colour globe ball
- Dark cherry-finished wooden stand
- Up-to-date cartography
- Highly detailed map with over 4000 place names
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Statesman Antique Illuminated Globe
- 51cm (20") diameter illuminated globe
- Antique ocean colour ball
- Solid anodized meridian
- Rich walnut colour solid maple base
- Highly detailed map with over 10,000 place names
- Up-to-date cartography
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£3,000.00 -
Statesman Blue Globe
- 51cm (20") diameter globe
- Blue ocean colour ball
- Solid anodized engraved meridian
- Rich walnut colour solid maple base
- Highly detailed map with over 10,000 place names
- Up-to-date cartography
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£3,000.00 -
MacKie
- 23cm (9") diameter globe
- Antique ocean ball
- Black painted metal meridian and base
- Up-to-date highly detailed map with over 4000 place names
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£80.00 -
Crystal Marquise Silver Globe
- 30cm (12") diameter globe
- Transparent ocean with silver land mass
- Stainless steel axis base
- Up-to-date cartography
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£165.00 -
Hexhedra Globe by Frank Lloyd Wright
- 30cm (12") diameter globe
- Based on Frank Lloyd Wright's design
- Antique colour globe ball
- Bronze political mapping
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Obelisk Globe by Frank Lloyd Wright
- 40cm (16") diameter globe
- Antique ocean colour ball
- Part of the Frank Lloyd Wright collection
- Design developed in 1929 for Leerdam Glassfabrik in Germany.
- Up-to-date mapping
- Solid maple and cherry hardwood stand
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£1,500.00 -
Globe 4 Kids - Illuminated
- Blue 25cm (10") diameter globe
- Illuminated globe
- Over 400 illuminations of animals, monuments & landmarks
- Political cartography including countries and major cities names
- Made in the UK
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Vienna Globe
- 30cm (12") diameter globe
- Antique ocean globe with classic charm
- Luxury antique brass effect metal meridian
- Highly detailed with over 4000 place names
- Up-to-date cartography
- Made in the UK
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£140.00 -
Bradley Blue Globe
- 30cm (12") diameter globe ball
- Blue ocean colour globe
- Made with walnut wood veneered base and metal meridian
- Highly detailed map with over 4000 place names
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£110.00 -
Explorer Globe
- 30cm (12") diameter globe
- Blue ocean globe
- Major mountain ranges in raised relief
- Up-to-date cartography with over 4000 place names
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£80.00 -
Carlyle Illuminated Globe
- 30cm (12") diameter globe
- Antique globe
- Illuminated globe
- Major mountain ranges in raised relief
- Base made from dark wood veneered base with metal meridian
- Up-to-date cartography with over 4000 place names
- Made in the UK
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Intelliglobe II Interactive Globe
- 30cm (12") diameter globe
- Blue ocean ball with political mapping
- Interactive smart globe ideal for ages 5 and up
- Touch the globe with the wireless pen to discover more about the world
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£170.00 -
Piedmont Desk Globe
- 30cm (12") diameter globe
- Antique ocean with political map style
- Rosewood stained solid maple base
- Painted bronze metal meridian
- Highly detailed map with over 4000 place names
- Up-to-date cartography
- Made in the UK
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£140.00 -
Oxford Desktop Globe
- 30cm (12") diameter globe
- Antique ocean colour ball
- Raised relief on major mountain ranges
- Dark cherry stained maple base
- Luxury antique brass effect metal meridian
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Leather Expedition
- 30cm (12") diameter globe
- Genuine leather globe ball
- Hardwood base and riser with dark walnut finish
- Up-to-date cartography
- Luxury antique brass effect metal meridian
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£200.00 -
Traveller Globe
- 30cm (12") diameter globe ball
- Blue ocean globe
- Political mapping with clear country boundaries
- Highly detailed map with over 4000 place names
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£68.00 -
Bradley Blue Illuminated
- 30cm (12") diameter globe
- Blue ocean colour ball
- Illuminated globe
- Made with walnut wood veneered base and metal meridian
- Dual mapping showing two styles of mapping in one globe
- Up-to-date cartography with over 4000 place names
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Bradley Antique Illuminated Globe
- 30.5cm (12") diameter globe
- Antique ocean
- Illuminated globe
- Highly detailed map with over 4000 place names
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Globemaster Blue Globe
- 30cm (12") diameter globe
- Blue ocean colour ball
- Made from traditional paper gores
- Made in the UK
- Up-to-date cartography
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£100.00 -
Exeter Globe
- 30cm (12") diameter globe
- Antique ocean colour globe
- Dark walnut finished maple.
- Luxury antique brass effect metal meridian
- Highly detailed map with over 4000 place names
- Up-to-date cartography
- Made in the UK
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£170.00