Bellerby & Co. Ochre Pocket Globe

This weighty, grapefruit-sized “pocket globe” rests on a heavy, solid copper base imbedded with Bellerby’s signature ball-bearing system, allowing for an amazing (and addictive!) spin in all directions. The hand-painted watercolors are sealed with a durable matte resin to protect. Over time, the untreated copper will develop a beautiful patina to complement the ochre coloration of the ocean.

After a fruitless search for a globe for his father’s 80th birthday present, Peter Bellerby set out to make one himself. The undertaking proved exceedingly more detailed than expected, yet Bellerby was undaunted and ultimately successful in his mission. After completing the globe for his father, he established Bellerby & Co. Globemakers in 2008.  Now, in his North London studio, he and his team of artisans continue to follow the arduous process to create bespoke globes that tell personalized stories for his clientele. Each globe is a unique, handcrafted, interactive work of art. We love this short clip from CBS Sunday Morning profiling Peter and his remarkable team.

H 6in (on stand); ⌀ 4.75in

$1,995 SOLD