We receive inquiries just about every day as to the value of an older globe by customers who have discovered one in their attic, at a garage sale, are collectors and antique dealers wondering how much is my old globe worth. While we focus for the most part on the sale of current globes, here […]

How old is your globe? Whether dating your globe for resale or wanting to determine if a new globe is worth the purchase, checkout this article on determining the age of your globe.

World globes have a rich history to them dating back to the 15th century, to a time when exploration of the world was at its height thanks to men like Columbus and Magellan. As such, authentic old-world globes are prized possessions because they give us a glimpse into a younger, much “smaller world.”

Many people find interest in old globes and some decide to start Collecting Antique Globes. This article is meant to be a starting guide for those who want to start collecting. The oldest terrestrial globe dates back to 1492 when circumnavigation of the world by Spanish and Portuguese explorers was at its height. Because of […]