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The objective of this website is to provide information and knowledge
on the art of collecting Vintage and Antique World Globes.
Collecting globes is among the most democratic of all pursuits.
Whether your interest lies in the rarest of the rare or in the readily
obtainable…from status symbols to common schoolroom learning
tools…from Victorian, deco and Bauhaus to mid-century-modern
styles…there’s something for everybody.
Globes represent rich tapestries of history in a three-dimensional
format, literally right at your fingertips. Truly, there are few
things more fascinating than our earth, its people and the changes
which affect us all. Globes are also time capsules which take you
back to witness the period in which they were made: the ages of
renaissance, exploration, industry, empire, conflict, communication,
trade and travel. Tightly woven in every globe is the rich, underlying
story of human development.
However, to obtain information about vintage globes--how to date
them, about the manufacturer, history, value or even how to maintain
them--is difficult at best.
We hope to change that.
It is our goal to provide information on all aspects of collecting
globes, including a link to the International Coronelli Society
for the Study of Globes. The International Coronelli Society is
the only world wide organization dedicated to the study and preservation
of terrestrial and celestial globes and has graciously helped us
create this site by providing important information.
This site is created by globe enthusiasts for globe enthusiasts.
Our goal is to have the most comprehensive website for information
pertaining to terrestrial and celestial globes--from its historical
development as a scientific instrument to assistance in how to date
a sphere, listing of manufacturer to a pictorial archive of globe
models. We will continuously provide new information and encourage
you to share as well.
In addition, we hope to provide a platform for a collector’s
forum. It doesn’t matter if you view globes as a financial
investment or attractive décor statements. Here is your opportunity
to share how you have “gotten into globes.” You’re
invited to send pictures of your collection, no matter what style,
design, of value or size the spheres may be.
And yes, we also offer terrestrial and celestial spheres and related
merchandise for purchase. Omniterrum has grown from a passion for
terrestrial spheres into a business providing collectible globes
to private individuals, premier antique dealers and museums worldwide.
We also provide consultation for globe identification and authentication.
Like art, collecting globes can be seen as an investment. In our
experience, appreciation of value is a side benefit of the avocation.
By far, the majority of globes we find for collectors become multi-generational
heirlooms.
Our hallmark is our integrity. We believe that the better informed
you are about globes, the more we both benefit. That’s why
we disclose everything, from condition to history about every globe
we offer.
Our worldwide network enables us to locate and acquire globes from
a far range of past as well as present manufacturers.
We strive to exceed your expectations. When you obtain a globe from
Omniterrum, we hope it’s more than just a purchase. We would
like to view it as the beginning of a relationship we anticipate
will span generations.
We welcome your comments and feedback, as our intention for this
site to be interactive. Let us hear your “global” perspective!
Thank you for visiting. We hope to hear from you soon.
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