4" x 6" x 5"

In the bustling port of Bristol, where the scent of salt mingled with the promise of adventure, young Thomas Whitmore stood on the edge of the dock, gazing out at the horizon. His heart pounded with anticipation as the wind carried whispers of distant lands where cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon grew in abundance. Thomas was no ordinary merchant—his dreams stretched far beyond the crowded market stalls of England. He imagined himself returning home, his ship’s hull heavy with spices, their aroma filling the air as eager buyers clamored to purchase the exotic treasures. Wealth and prestige danced before his eyes, and he could almost feel the weight of gold in his hands as he envisioned himself rising to prominence among the city’s elite. But beyond riches, it was the lure of the unknown that thrilled him—the mystery of lands where the air was thick with the scent of spice, and the markets echoed with the chatter of distant tongues.

His journey was set to begin with the next tide, aboard the Starlight Voyager, a sturdy vessel bound for the fabled Spice Islands. As the crew prepared the ship, Thomas poured over ancient maps by candlelight, tracing routes through treacherous waters and imagining the bustling ports of Batavia and Malacca. His mind raced with tales of peril—pirates lurking in the shadows, unpredictable monsoons, and the ever-present danger of disease—but he was undeterred. To him, these were merely obstacles on the path to greatness. With each passing day, his resolve grew stronger. Soon, he would sail to the other side of the world, where fortunes were made and legends born. And when he returned, Thomas Whitmore would not only be a merchant—he would be a king in his own right, with the riches of the East at his command.

Thomas Whitmore might have used this pocket globe to store his most cherished valuables. Perhaps a lock of hair, a key, or a bit of snuff. You can hold one too! perfect for secreting away a special flash drive... or displaying baby teeth in your Wunderkammer. 

The globe is covered with printed stingray skin, wooden box, includes display stand.