Globe with armilary sphere - **NO RESERVE PRICE** - Nvt - End of the 20th century - Armillarium constellation globe, fully solid brass on a wooden base! - Brass

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A late twentieth century armillary sphere in solid brass on a wooden base, offering a refined blend of science and craft for discerning collectors.

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An armillary sphere is a celestial sphere with metal rings that represent the major circles of the sky.

The armillary sphere was invented by Eratosthenes in 255 BC. The instrument's name comes from the Latin "armilla," meaning bracelet. Usually, the Earth, but later the Sun, is placed at the center of metal circles.
The planes of the horizon, the meridian, and the celestial equator are represented by solid circles. The armillary sphere was designed as an instrument for determining position or time.

Renaissance scientists often depicted themselves with an armillary sphere, a symbol of wisdom and knowledge. In Christian iconography, an armillary sphere is the attribute of astronomy, one of the Seven Liberal Arts, and a symbol of the universe. The instrument is depicted on the flag of Portugal.

Height: 33 cm approximately
Width: 21 cm approximately
Weight 2kg approximately.

Attention! No shipping to the Canary Islands!

Seller's Story

Sinds 2015 zijn wij een begrip in de industriële en moderne markt, waar exclusiviteit, kwaliteit en service ons onderscheiden!

An armillary sphere is a celestial sphere with metal rings that represent the major circles of the sky.

The armillary sphere was invented by Eratosthenes in 255 BC. The instrument's name comes from the Latin "armilla," meaning bracelet. Usually, the Earth, but later the Sun, is placed at the center of metal circles.
The planes of the horizon, the meridian, and the celestial equator are represented by solid circles. The armillary sphere was designed as an instrument for determining position or time.

Renaissance scientists often depicted themselves with an armillary sphere, a symbol of wisdom and knowledge. In Christian iconography, an armillary sphere is the attribute of astronomy, one of the Seven Liberal Arts, and a symbol of the universe. The instrument is depicted on the flag of Portugal.

Height: 33 cm approximately
Width: 21 cm approximately
Weight 2kg approximately.

Attention! No shipping to the Canary Islands!

Seller's Story

Sinds 2015 zijn wij een begrip in de industriële en moderne markt, waar exclusiviteit, kwaliteit en service ons onderscheiden!

Details

Era
After 2000
Country
France
Geographical specification
Astronomy zodiac globe, fully solid brass on a wooden base! - Brass
Map maker/ publisher
**NO RESERVE PRICE**
Map/ Book title
Nvt
Period
End of the 20th century
Condition
Excellent
Additional Information
Armillarium constellation globe, fully solid brass on a wooden base! - Brass
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