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What does an armillary sphere do?
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Hellenistic Greeks invented and used armillary spheres in the third century as a way to understand the horizon, meridian, equator, tropics and polar circles of the earth. They function as skeletal globes.
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Armillary Sphere
Located in Houston, TX
This armillary sphere is made of metal and has a rust color finish.
Category
Early 20th Century European Mounted Objects
Materials
Concrete, Metal
$1,750
Mid Century Iron Armillary Sphere
Located in Dallas, TX
Simple yet stunning very large armillary sphere pierced with an arrow; Iron with bronze finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Vintage Iron Stand with Armillary Sphere
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Unusual French glass top stand crafted in iron featuring a fully functioning armillary sphere and brass finials and feet.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Other End Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pairs of Vintage Brass Armillary Sphere Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
2 PAIRS of vintage brass armillary sphere bookends (PRICED PER PAIR)
Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Bookends
Materials
Brass
Wrought-iron side table with armillary sphere, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Wrought-iron side table with armillary sphere, 1970s
Category
20th Century Side Tables
Materials
Marble
19th Century Copper Armillary Sphere on a Stone Pedestal
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Copper Armillary Sphere on a Stone Pedestal
19th century copper armillary sphere set on a weathered 14” fluted stone pedestal which has acquired excellent patina from y...
Category
Antique 19th Century Classical Roman Garden Ornaments
Materials
Cast Stone
