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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.

Très belle sphère armillaire dite Sphère de Potlémée fabriquée en bois et laiton.

La représentation du monde céleste et la place de la Terre dans l'univers. La sphère de Ptolémée était utilisée pour mesurer la latitude des étoiles.
Histoire de la navigation et découvertes des premiers explorateurs ou astronomes de l'antiquité.

Représentation de l'équateur céleste avec les signes du Zodiaque gravés.


Laiton vieilli
Socle en bois
Hauteur 30 cm
Diamètre 20 cm
Poids : 1,3 Kg

Sphère en excellent état - Aucune rayures sur les axes, les colures - Le socle en bois est également en excellent état, sans rayure, sans éclats.

Emballage soigné - Envoi France et tout pays en Colis Recommandé.

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Armillary sphere - Gilt brass - 2000-2010 - Ptolemy's Sphere

Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear

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Armillary sphere Sphère de Ptolémée, made of aged brass and wood with a wooden base, 30 cm high and 20 cm in diameter, in excellent condition dating from 2000–2010.

Armillary sphere - Gilt brass - 2000-2010 - Ptolemy's Sphere

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Armillary sphere Sphère de Ptolémée, made of aged brass and wood with a wooden base, 30 cm high and 20 cm in diameter, in excellent condition dating from 2000–2010.

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