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Background
In July 2023, I received a gift from my friends - an Allanson 12″ Antique Raised Relief Desk National Geographic Collection – Replogle Globes. I always have thought of having a globe around to see Earth and the countries, hence it is nice to have received it as a gift.
The Stuff
The Allanson 12″ Antique Raised Relief Desk National Geographic Collection – Replogle Globes as stated is an antique-style globe. It comes together with a Certificate of Authenticity. Based on the Replogle Globes website, here is the information on the stuff:
- Weight: 6 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 14”W x 14”D x 19”H
- Model #: 39504
- Classification: Desktop
- Cartography Style: Political Map, Topographical Map
- Globe Style: Antique
- Globe Ball Diameter: 12" / 30cm
- Globe Ball Material: 100% Reclaimed Paper Fiber
- Raised Relief Texture: Yes
- Illuminated: No
- Special Features: Antique Brass Plated Semi-Meridian and Base
- Country of Manufacture: United States
- Product Dimensions: 13”W x 12”D x 17”H
Here are some pictures that I have taken to show what the stuff looks like:
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| The Allanson 12″ Antique Raised Relief Desk National Geographic Collection – Replogle Globes |
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| The brass-plated base supports the globe |
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| It also shows the time difference depending on the location |
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| The raised relief and the National Geographic logo on the globe |
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| The Certificate of Authenticity that comes with the globe |
Usage and Experience
I have had the Allanson 12″ Antique Raised Relief Desk National Geographic Collection – Replogle Globes for over a week since this post. It is placed on one of my desks so I can look and spin at it when I feel like it. Surprisingly it is not heavy as I can carry it with one hand.
I like that the globe has raised relief which gives me a sense of the location's terrain when I am looking at it.
In terms of build quality, I would say this is one well build globe. It feels sturdy and its design is nice.
Strangely, the brass-plated base has a place to imprint National Geographic but it is blank. This could raise questions on the authenticity of this globe, even though there is a Certificate of Authenticity.
You can watch the video of this stuff below or on YouTube:
Final Thoughts
Overall, I feel that the Allanson 12″ Antique Raised Relief Desk National Geographic Collection – Replogle Globes is nice stuff to have on one's desk or as a display. With Google Maps available, there is no real requirement to have such stuff.
If you are interested in this stuff, you can click on the link below:
Alternatively, you can click on some of the alternatives that I have found on Shopee and Amazon: