Armillary Antique

Swedish armillary sundial, circa 1900, supported by a neoclassical figure.

Very beautiful Copernicus armillary sphere. Diem Model middle of the 19th century.

Monumental copper armillary mounted on a marble carved sphere and fluted base, which sits on an ornate cast iron stand.

The armillary sphere is the oldest known instrument for the astronomy of antiquity.

An original 18th century sundial pedestal base with a later bronze armillary sphere. The pedestal base was carved from Ketton stone.

Very ornate handcarved limestone sundial with armillary sundial. Pedestal is riased on an octagonal step.

each depicting a pair of armillary spheres, in marbled mats with silver-gilt wood frames.

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

A painted Armillary Sphere

This exceptional armillary has a base dating back to the late 18thC.

By moving these armillary rings, one could demonstrate how the stars moved.

Bronze Armillary with Zodiac Signs on the Base with very nice aged green Patina-Hampton Location

Rare sculptural 19th “Hercules holding up the Globe” wrought iron and copper spherical armillary on vintage composition base. Overall height is 69 inches.

This antique French Iron Armillary, dating back to the 1920s, is a stunning piece of craftsmanship.

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

This armillary origins from France, circa 1880.         

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

20th c. iron garden armillary with some original paint, New England

A large-scale 19th century tole armillary mounted on a stone pedestal base. Sphere is 35" in diameter.

A very decorative iron armillary with brass globe and accents with movable rings, on a tall turned, tree leg base.

English gardens often have an armillary. These instruments were designed by the ancient Greeks to theoretically track the planets and stars.

English gardens often have an armillary. These instruments were designed by the ancient Greeks to theoretically track the planets and stars.

The overall height of the armillary is 93". The diameter of the armillary is 36".

This bathstone armillary sits on a tiered platform and has a finial base.

A Very decorative Gilt Napoleon III Armillary Sphere

Very Rare for Model and Size Wrought Iron multi ring Armillary

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

19th Century Iron Armillary on Stone Base from England. Please Note This Item is an Antique and is One of a Kind.

American armillary or sun dial made of copper with a cast iron base.

Antique Terracotta Garden Armillary Sundial. This antique sundial made by Blanchard (stamped) is something to be admired with its sheer scale.

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

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.

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

This vintage globe shaped garden ornament, called an armillary, is made up of metal bands pierced by an arrow and supported by a figural mounting bracket.

Beautiful armillary made of iron. This item originates from France.   

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.

An antique Neoclassical figural armillary offers Atlas holding the globe which has embossed Arabic numbers and arrow as the dial, seated on circular base, 19th century.

This vintage green painted globe shaped garden ornament, called an armillary, is made up of metal bands, pierced by an arrow and supported by a mounting bracket.

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

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

Wonderful vintage bronze armillary on cast iron base, circa 1920. Beautifully detailed and weathered surface.

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...

A reclaimed armillary sundial on a Doulton Lambeth glazed stoneware pedestal.

Cast stone and iron armillary is ideal for the garden, having served as both adornment and as a timekeeping device for well over a century!

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.

Bronze armillary with arrow and hippocampus.

A marvelous 20th century French copper and brass armillary, resting atop a column-form pedestal. The fluted pedestal has a 16?

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...

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

Wherever you choose, this fine armillary is sure to please. The armillary base (metal) is engraved with signs of the Zodiac and marked Sweden.

Circa 20th Century, a pair of large antique garden statues hand carved in natural stone named Biancone d’Istria Marble. These antique natural stone statues or garden ornaments were p...

Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns . Monumental Exquisite refined work King Charles X Period Rotunda rotundus building structure with a...

A rare and beautifully unified set of four Italian Neoclassical garden sculptures from the 1930s, conceived as an allegorical representation of The Four Seasons. Cast in durable grit...

Finely carved mythological roman subject of Bacchus or Dionysus in limestone. Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto. Measurements: Statue cm 180, base cm 85. Price is not inc...

A set of four delicious hand carved limestone fauns figures on shaped pedestals. Typical example of statues that was inserted in the large parks of the Venetian Villas.

Reclaimed from a castle in Caithness, England, this majestic 115" high mid-18th century hand-carved limestone fireplace is a truly rare and captivating royal masterpiece. It represen...

Four season ,monumental classically draped female figures and their distinguishing symbols on a square base. Autumn, winter, spring and summer. Timeless classical decoration for you...

Elegant stone vases on base, decorated with finely carved mythological scenes. Timeless decoration for you garden or interior.  

This fireplace surround has been built in Belgian Bleu granite with Rouge de Rochefort marble details. The caricatures are very unique with strong impressions. This is one of a kind ...

This vintage genuine Tiffany Studios table lamp is circa the early 1900’s. Featured is a beautiful tranditionally designed shade with a geometric pattern accented by a acorn motif. S...

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely enormous 9 feet 9 inch tall Antique circa 1880-1900 hand carved English Burr Oak Emperor size Tester bed frame whi...

Last Heroic Season Bronze Sculpture Classic Contemporary Mythology The sculptures of Margot Homan (1956, Oss, the Netherlands) show a perfect command of the old craft of modelling a...