Armillary sphere - Gilt brass - 1990 - Ptolemaic sphere

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Armillary sphere of Ptolemy in wood and brass, estimated period 1990, height 30 cm, diameter 20 cm, depth 26 cm, weight 1.3 kg, on a wooden base, in excellent condition with minimal wear signs.

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Beautiful armillary sphere called the Sphere of Potlémée, made of wood and brass.

The representation of the celestial world and Earth's place in the universe. The Ptolemaic sphere was used to measure the latitude of stars.
History of navigation and discoveries by the earliest explorers or astronomers of antiquity.

Representation of the celestial equator with the zodiac signs 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 colors - The wooden base is also in excellent condition, without scratches or chips.

Careful packaging - Shipping to France and all countries via Registered Mail.

Beautiful armillary sphere called the Sphere of Potlémée, made of wood and brass.

The representation of the celestial world and Earth's place in the universe. The Ptolemaic sphere was used to measure the latitude of stars.
History of navigation and discoveries by the earliest explorers or astronomers of antiquity.

Representation of the celestial equator with the zodiac signs 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 colors - The wooden base is also in excellent condition, without scratches or chips.

Careful packaging - Shipping to France and all countries via Registered Mail.

Details

Era
After 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
FranceVerified
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Objects sold
92.86%
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