Mercator Globe with Compass Nautical Decor

Mercator Globe with Compass Nautical Decor Discover the golden age of exploration with our Mercator Globe with Compass, a superb recreation of 17th-century maritime navigation tools. This terrestrial globe features a bronze and wood stand that not only elevates its style but also includes an authentic reproduction of a "dry" compass, essential for the intrepid explorers of the past. Each of the twelve paper gores that cover the globe is printed after original drawings by Gerardus Mercator, the famed cartographer who developed the Mercator projection still used in mapmaking today. This globe is not just a tool for education it's a piece of history and a statement in scientific and decorative art. Dimensions: Height: 8.5 inches Width: 5.5 inches Depth: 5.5 inches This Mercator Globe with Compass is a must-have for anyone fascinated by the history of navigation, cartography, or the age of discovery. Add it to your collection to own a piece of the world's geographical history.