Small Bronze Armillary Sphere with wooden base.
Large Bronze Armillary Sphere with wooden base.
Small and large bronze armillary spheres with wooden bases are shown side by side for scale.
Large armillary sphere next to stack of books.
Small armillary sphere on top of a star map.

Armillary Sphere

£35.00
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A wondrous decorative ornament inspired by the armillary sphere astronomical instrument. This small-scale armillary sphere is just the right size for a desk or shelf.

The armillary sphere shows the Earth at its centre surrounded by rings which represent the great circles of the heavens

Used during the 17th and 18th centuries in scientific debate over the relative merits of what was at the centre of the universe – the Sun or the Earth.

Brass armillary sphere with an antique finish. Base made from polished hardwood.

Dimensions

  • Small: 12.7 cm (including base)
  • Large: 28cm x Depth 18cm x Width 18cm

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£35.00
 
Armillary Sphere
£35.00

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Clara Tavernor
A fascinating small work of art

It's a very well made Armillary Sphere and a perfect size to sit on my desk and make me think of 'the bigger picture' in our world and beyond. Highly recommend

Dear Clara, thanks for your rewiev. We are glad that you are very happy with your Armillary Sphere, I expect it looks great on your desk. Regards ECommerce Team.

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