Antique Armillary Sphere

The top tray is Chinese Coromandel lacquer panel with decor of vases and an armillary sphere (18th century.)

French Empire mantel clock, elegant patinated bronze vase shaped case standing on a stepped ormolu base with turned feet, four pineapple finials surmounted by an ormolu armillary sph...

(Transl.: Globes and Armillary Sphere). This scarse print originates from: 'Introduction a la geographie - avec une description historique sur toutes les parties de la terre

H. 54 cm Diam. 36 cm Antique armillary spheres and planetaria from XVIII – XIX, Ptolemaic sphere and Copernicus models.

A painted Armillary Sphere

This armillary sphere is an antique piece, 19th century or older, probably from Eastern-Europe.

This exceptional Italian brass armillary sphere dates to the 17th century - exceedingly rare for an armillary sphere of this size.

However, early models had the Earth at the center of the universe. Like any model, armillary spheres were "modified" or changed with new discoveries.

A Very decorative Gilt Napoleon III Armillary Sphere

A bronze and marble Armillary Sphere; central body is bronze with engraving, base is marble.

A brass Armillary Sphere. An Attractive Armillary sphere. The sphere with aluminium horizon circle divided in four quadrants with zodiac and calendar scales, the brass vertical circl...

Painted metal armillary sphere of large scale from the 1900's on an older reconstituted stone base from the 19th Century.

A large-scaled English oxidized-iron armillary sphere; of openwork form composed of connecting hoops which represent the principal circles of the heavens all dissected by a pointed a...

You are viewing a gorgeous cast iron armillary sphere on a stone pedestal base Would make a great piece for the garden, adding an air of classical beauty Good size at almost five fee...

An English Turn of the Century armillary sphere from the early 20th century with Ionic style stone pedestal and rustic character.

Italian metal armillary sphere with wooden base early 20th century.

A metal armillary sphere sundial from the early 20th century.

Art Deco chandelier features futuristic chrome frame with armillary sphere and six opaque white slip shades, circa 1920.

Impressive and Ancient Italian Armillary Sphere from early 20th century, handcrafted in wood and metal/golden brass with a base on 3 solid wood legs.

Rare Italian Armillary Sphere/Spherical Astrolabe late 18th/early 19th century In iron, polychrome painted and scaled, lightly rubbed, h. about. 60cm Italy This globe is very par...

This large French armillary sphere and sundial is from the turn of the twentieth century and stands at 28.75 inches in height with a 15 inch diameter.

Copernican Planetarium and Ptolemaic Armillary sphere Louis-Charles Desnos (Beauvais, 1725 – Paris, 1791) Paris, the Planetarium 1754; the Armillary Sphere ante 1757 Copernican ...

Two superb examples of Delamarches terrestrial globe and a matching armillary shere both in good original condition standing on ebonised turned bases.

The central steel globe comprised two hemispheres, two concentric ungraduated brass armillae on an axis supported by an arc on a tripod base.

English gardens often display an armillary, like this example, ancient devices to theoretically track the planets and stars composed of metal rings arranged in a globe.

A marvelous 20th century French copper and brass armillary, resting atop a column-form pedestal. The fluted pedestal has a 16? diameter and made of reconstituted stone that has acqui...

The sphere is early 20th century and the terracotta base 19th century. The pedestal is beautifully decorated and is standing on four paw feet. Because of the vulnerable material t...

A good example of a late 18th century ptolemaic armillary sphere by Fortin of Paris.

As opposed to the classic flat sundial, an armillary sundial is characterised by its spherical shape, often referred to as an armillary sphere.

A pair of c. 1850, hand-carved, polished marble obelisks surmounted by gilt bronze armillary spheres. Each on raised bases embellished with strings of gilt bronze, pearl-form mounts.

A striking antique Georgian style armillary sundial featuring an unusual 20th century armillary sphere mounted upon a beautifully weathered Georgian era red sandstone column plinth.

Obelisk-shaped marble clock with fire-gilt bronze appliqués, relief scene, and a surmounting armillary sphere. The clock rests on a black marble plinth with stylized chain railing an...

Add style to your garden with this reclaimed neoclassical style armillary sundial as it features an associated late 20th century garden armillary sphere above a mottled cream glaze p...

It is paired with a modern armillary sphere, the contrast of old and new compliment each other brilliantly creating a statement garden feature.

French Empire gilt bronze mantel clock, first quarter 19th century, the fluted shield-form case with beaded details and surmounted with armillary sphere finial, round glazed door ope...

18th century French Louis XVI Enlightenment Era Portal Mantle clock with figure of Pallas Athena The white enamel dial with Roman hours and pierced gilt hands, contained within a ...

An iron and brass celestial sphere Armillary on a teak base. Kinetic and dimensional with movable rings depicting the orbits of the 9 planets.

To his left is Ptolemy, representing astronomy with his armillary sphere, and to his right Euclid, representing mathematics with his compass and a tablet.

Globes at Greenwich: A Catalogue of the Globes and Armillary Spheres in the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Oxford University Press and the National Maritime Museum, 199...

This exceptional Italian brass armillary sphere dates to the 17th century - exceedingly rare for an armillary sphere of this size.

19th century Carrara marble pedestal with associated 20th century armillary sphere.   

A fine bronze armillary sphere on wooden base Dimensions: Height 20", diameter 14" NI 887.

Pair of Antique French Armillary Spheres. 19th century.

Astonishing Armillary sphere, a very beautiful decorative object, in wrought iron and metal, circa 1850.

A French bronze armillary sphere depicting Atlas carrying the world from the late 19th century with verdigris patina.

Brass and iron spinning armillary globe with nine hoops and a central 3" brass sphere, raised on a tripod base.

Atlas with the Sphere on his back with brown and verdigris patination on black stone base.

English gardens often display an armillary, like this example, ancient devices to theoretically track the planets and stars composed of metal rings arranged in a sphere.

Garden armillary sphere on concrete pedestal. Measures 61.50 inches x 20 inches x 18 inches.

An antique armillary sphere sundial, dating to approximately 1920.

A rare and visually captivating French hand carved armillary sphere, dating to around 1900. Crafted entirely of wood and meticulously hand painted, this antique scientific model show...

Early 20th Italian century candlestick in the form of an armillary sphere of iron and polychrome wood Measures: 42 x 34cm Good condition.

As opposed to the classic flat sundial, an armillary sundial is characterised by its spherical shape, often referred to as an armillary sphere.

Art deco magic monkey mechanical dispenser box designed by Ronson. An extremely rare and very decorative mechanical desk box, created in the city of Newark, New Jersey United States...

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

Industrial-style astrological chart with terrestrial tin litho globe and light feature. Unique piece, closest to a Tellurium, Planetarium or Trippensee in categorization, though lack...

Figurehead in carved oak depicting a female figure whose body has the shape of a siren, symbol of fertility and protection, with female features in the upper part and fish tail inste...

Unique functional sculpture carved from a single piece of wood in the shape of a bathtub. This magnificent bathtub is carved by artists with basic wood carving power tools with dedic...

Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...

The Lartington hall carved Boiserie panels by Signor Anton Leone Bulletti. A highly important suite of eight carved and patinated wood panels commissioned by Monsignor Thomas Edw...

Letto a baldacchino in ferro battuto con pediera e testiera in legno sagomato per poter essere rivestita di tappezzeria. I montanti in ferro battuto come i piedi presentano delle ins...

We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our authentic, upcylced Egg Chairs are some of our most popular designs. This egg chai...

A Copernican armillary sphere made of iron, paper, brass and wood, with the Sun inside, and the Earth on the outside, made of wood and covered with paper. Pedestal made of turned and...

Beautiful physical and political terrestrial table globe on bronze base and plaster sphere with double rotary movement. Designed by Prof. Guido Cora for G.B.Paravia Editori in the fi...

A handsome feature of any garden, this reclaimed sundial sees a mid 20th century Swedish cast metal Atlas armillary brought together by an early 20th century English York stone balus...