Armillary sphere - Gilt brass - 1990-2000 - Ptolemaic sphere

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Armillary sphere known as Ptolemy’s Sphere, in wood and gilded brass, height 30 cm, diameter 20 cm, depth 26 cm, dated circa 1990–2000, in excellent condition.

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Very beautiful armillary sphere, often called the Sphere of Ptolemy, made of wood and brass.

The representation of the celestial world and the place of the Earth in the universe. The Ptolemy sphere was used to measure the latitude of stars.
History of navigation and discoveries of the first explorers or ancient astronomers.

Representation of the celestial equator with the signs of the Zodiac engraved.

Aged brass
Wooden base
Height: 30 cm
Diameter: 20 cm
Weight: 1.3 kg

Sphere in excellent condition - No scratches on the axes, the collars - The wooden base is also in excellent condition, with no scratches or chips.

Careful packaging - Shipping to France and to any country via Registered Parcel.

Very beautiful armillary sphere, often called the Sphere of Ptolemy, made of wood and brass.

The representation of the celestial world and the place of the Earth in the universe. The Ptolemy sphere was used to measure the latitude of stars.
History of navigation and discoveries of the first explorers or ancient astronomers.

Representation of the celestial equator with the signs of the Zodiac engraved.

Aged brass
Wooden base
Height: 30 cm
Diameter: 20 cm
Weight: 1.3 kg

Sphere in excellent condition - No scratches on the axes, the collars - The wooden base is also in excellent condition, with no scratches or chips.

Careful packaging - Shipping to France and to any country via Registered Parcel.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brass type
Gilt brass
Title additional information
Ptolemaic sphere
No. of items
1
Material
Brass, Wood
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
30 cm
Depth
26 cm
Width
20 cm
Estimated period
1990-2000
FranceVerified
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Objects sold
92.5%
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