Armillary sphere - Brass, Large armillary astronomical sphere – Brass – “In Paris at G. Gobille” – 3.28 kg - 1960-1970

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Ger van Oers
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Estimate  € 180 - € 220
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Large brass armillary sphere on a turned pedestal, dating to 1960–1970, weighing 3.28 kg, with elaborate French inscriptions and a natural patina; in excellent condition, rarely used with slight signs of wear and age.

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Grand and scenographic armillary sphere fully made of brass, characterized by an impressive ring structure and a solid turned pedestal. Particularly fascinating are the numerous engravings in French, with references to European towns, zodiac signs, and astronomical indications. On the large ring there is the inscription “A PARIS Chez G. Gobille … Royalle”, drawn from the tradition of ancient French scientific instruments. The piece stands out for its substantial size and a weight of no less than 3.282 kg, which give it notable presence and decorative quality. The surface preserves a pleasant natural brass patina, with traces of oxidation and signs of time that emphasize its vintage character.

Grand and scenographic armillary sphere fully made of brass, characterized by an impressive ring structure and a solid turned pedestal. Particularly fascinating are the numerous engravings in French, with references to European towns, zodiac signs, and astronomical indications. On the large ring there is the inscription “A PARIS Chez G. Gobille … Royalle”, drawn from the tradition of ancient French scientific instruments. The piece stands out for its substantial size and a weight of no less than 3.282 kg, which give it notable presence and decorative quality. The surface preserves a pleasant natural brass patina, with traces of oxidation and signs of time that emphasize its vintage character.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Large armillary astronomical sphere – Brass – “In Paris at G. Gobille” – 3.28 kg, Brass
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
45 cm
Depth
30 cm
Width
30 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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2193
Objects sold
95.63%
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