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Armillary Sphere
Armillary Sphere

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

Mid Century Iron Armillary Sphere
Mid Century Iron Armillary Sphere

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
Vintage Iron Stand with Armillary Sphere

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
Pairs of Vintage Brass Armillary Sphere Bookends

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

19th Century Copper Armillary Sphere on a Stone Pedestal
19th Century Copper Armillary Sphere on a Stone Pedestal

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

Brass & Teak Armillary Sphere Vintage Table Lamp
Brass & Teak Armillary Sphere Vintage Table Lamp

Brass & Teak Armillary Sphere Vintage Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

A large and impressive vintage brass armillary sphere table lamp, mounted on a solid teak base.

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Garden Armillary Sphere Terracotta Stand Sun Dial
Garden Armillary Sphere Terracotta Stand Sun Dial

Garden Armillary Sphere Terracotta Stand Sun Dial

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Decorative brass armillary sphere mounted on stand Classical form with interlocking rings and arrow detail Nicely aged brass with attractive patina throughout Mounted on a simple cir...

Category

Vintage 1980s Garden Ornaments

Materials

Terracotta

Brass Armillary Sphere on Wooden Base, Celestial Decorative Object
Brass Armillary Sphere on Wooden Base, Celestial Decorative Object

Brass Armillary Sphere on Wooden Base, Celestial Decorative Object

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Both educational in origin and decorative in spirit, the armillary sphere symbolizes exploration, knowledge, and navigation.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare English Nautical Globe with Armillary Sphere (1930) 20th Century
Rare English Nautical Globe with Armillary Sphere (1930) 20th Century

Rare English Nautical Globe with Armillary Sphere (1930) 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Rare English Nautical Globe with Armillary Sphere (1930) 20th Century Good condition magnificent globe, with a leather-covered wooden interior terrestrial globe, names of the conti...

Category

Early 20th Century English Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

Embossed silver ashtray with floral motifs, armillary sphere, three rests
Embossed silver ashtray with floral motifs, armillary sphere, three rests

Embossed silver ashtray with floral motifs, armillary sphere, three rests

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver ashtray embossed with floral motifs surrounding an armillary sphere over a baptismal font and with three cigarette holders.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Ashtrays

Materials

Silver

A watercolor engraving depicting an armillary sphere and globes, Germany 1740.
A watercolor engraving depicting an armillary sphere and globes, Germany 1740.

A watercolor engraving depicting an armillary sphere and globes, Germany 1740.

Located in Milan, IT

A watercolor engraving on paper, depicting a terrestrial globe, an armillary sphere and a celestial globe. Fir wood frame, walnut briar veneer, with gilded ramin wood edge.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century German Paintings

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Paper

French Armillary Sphere on Stand or Garden Ornament of Wrought Iron
French Armillary Sphere on Stand or Garden Ornament of Wrought Iron

French Armillary Sphere on Stand or Garden Ornament of Wrought Iron

Located in Austin, TX

A fine French armillary sphere or decorative garden ornament of wrought iron featuring an arrow positioned in a globe mounted to a four-legged support stand.

Category

20th Century French Garden Ornaments

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Garden Armillary Sphere Cast Iron Classical Exteriors 6.5 ft 200 CM
Garden Armillary Sphere Cast Iron Classical Exteriors 6.5 ft 200 CM

Garden Armillary Sphere Cast Iron Classical Exteriors 6.5 ft 200 CM

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Very decorative large cast iron classical armillary sphere on stand Classic openwork design with intersecting rings and central axis rod Arrow finial detail with scrolling elements G...

Category

Vintage 1980s Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

A Copernican armillary sphere, Paravia, Milan, Italy 1930
A Copernican armillary sphere, Paravia, Milan, Italy 1930

A Copernican armillary sphere, Paravia, Milan, Italy 1930

Located in Milan, IT

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Verdigris Iron Armillary Sphere on Stand – European Garden Accent
Verdigris Iron Armillary Sphere on Stand – European Garden Accent

Verdigris Iron Armillary Sphere on Stand – European Garden Accent

Located in Elkhart, IN

A beautifully crafted iron armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.

Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

English Mid-20th Century Iron Armillary Sphere on Stand
English Mid-20th Century Iron Armillary Sphere on Stand

English Mid-20th Century Iron Armillary Sphere on Stand

Located in New York, NY

A striking English mid-20th century iron armillary sphere on an oversized scale and mounted on a complementary stand.

Category

Vintage 1960s English Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Ptolemaic Armillary Sphere, Charles-François Delamarche, Paris, ante 1798
Ptolemaic Armillary Sphere, Charles-François Delamarche, Paris, ante 1798

Ptolemaic Armillary Sphere, Charles-François Delamarche, Paris, ante 1798

By Charles Francois Delamarche

Located in Milano, IT

In addition to this aggressive acquisition policy, the key to his success also lay in the combination of high-quality cartography combined with extremely attractive globes and armill...

Category

Antique 1790s French Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood, Paper

Vintage Iron Armillary Sphere Sundial Garden Ornament, English Estate Decor
Vintage Iron Armillary Sphere Sundial Garden Ornament, English Estate Decor

Vintage Iron Armillary Sphere Sundial Garden Ornament, English Estate Decor

Located in Elkhart, IN

A beautifully crafted iron armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.

Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Vintage Brass Armillary Sphere Sundial Garden Ornament, English Country Style
Vintage Brass Armillary Sphere Sundial Garden Ornament, English Country Style

Vintage Brass Armillary Sphere Sundial Garden Ornament, English Country Style

Located in Elkhart, IN

A beautifully crafted brass armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.

Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Armillary Sphere Sundial Garden Ornament, English Country Style
Vintage Brass Armillary Sphere Sundial Garden Ornament, English Country Style

Vintage Brass Armillary Sphere Sundial Garden Ornament, English Country Style

Located in Elkhart, IN

A beautifully crafted brass armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.

Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Iron Armillary Sphere Sundial Garden Ornament, English Estate Decor
Vintage Iron Armillary Sphere Sundial Garden Ornament, English Estate Decor

Vintage Iron Armillary Sphere Sundial Garden Ornament, English Estate Decor

Located in Elkhart, IN

A beautifully crafted iron armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.

Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Large Classical White Iron Armillary Sphere Garden Sculpture on Stand
Large Classical White Iron Armillary Sphere Garden Sculpture on Stand

Large Classical White Iron Armillary Sphere Garden Sculpture on Stand

Located in Elkhart, IN

A beautifully crafted iron armillary sphere on stand, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.

Category

Late 20th Century American Country Garden Ornaments

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Classical White Iron Armillary Sphere Garden Sculpture on Stand
Large Classical White Iron Armillary Sphere Garden Sculpture on Stand

Large Classical White Iron Armillary Sphere Garden Sculpture on Stand

Located in Elkhart, IN

A beautifully crafted iron armillary sphere on stand, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.

Category

Late 20th Century American Country Garden Ornaments

Materials

Wrought Iron

Classical Verdigris Bronze Armillary Sphere on Pedestal – European Garden Accent
Classical Verdigris Bronze Armillary Sphere on Pedestal – European Garden Accent

Classical Verdigris Bronze Armillary Sphere on Pedestal – European Garden Accent

Located in Elkhart, IN

A beautifully crafted verdigris bronze and brass armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Garden Ornaments

Materials

Concrete, Brass, Bronze

Ptolemaic Armillary Sphere, Charles-François Delamarche, Paris, ante 1798
Ptolemaic Armillary Sphere, Charles-François Delamarche, Paris, ante 1798

Ptolemaic Armillary Sphere, Charles-François Delamarche, Paris, ante 1798

By Charles Francois Delamarche

Located in Milano, IT

In addition to this aggressive acquisition policy, the key to his success also lay in the combination of high-quality cartography combined with extremely attractive globes and armill...

Category

Antique 1790s French Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood, Paper

Ptolemaic Armillary Sphere by Delamarche, Paris, Circa 1805-1810
Ptolemaic Armillary Sphere by Delamarche, Paris, Circa 1805-1810

Ptolemaic Armillary Sphere by Delamarche, Paris, Circa 1805-1810

By Charles Francois Delamarche

Located in Milano, IT

Charles-François Delamarche Ptolemaic armillary sphere Paris, circa 1805-1810 Wood and papier-mâché covered with printed and partly hand-coloured paper It measures 15.74” in height, ...

Category

Antique Early 1800s French Empire Maps

Materials

Paper, Wood

Large Classical Iron Armillary Sphere Garden Sculpture on Stand, English Estate
Large Classical Iron Armillary Sphere Garden Sculpture on Stand, English Estate

Large Classical Iron Armillary Sphere Garden Sculpture on Stand, English Estate

Located in Elkhart, IN

A beautifully crafted large iron armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Large Classical Iron Armillary Sphere Garden Sculpture on Stand, English Estate
Large Classical Iron Armillary Sphere Garden Sculpture on Stand, English Estate

Large Classical Iron Armillary Sphere Garden Sculpture on Stand, English Estate

Located in Elkhart, IN

A beautifully crafted iron and brass armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.

Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron, Brass

Garden Armillary Sphere On Stand
Garden Armillary Sphere On Stand

Garden Armillary Sphere On Stand

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine small scale iron armillary with a fleur-de-lis topped arrow through the globe. Raised on a three scrolled legged stand. Dimensions: 31 1/2" H x 17" Dia Condition: Please s...

Category

20th Century Neoclassical Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Jean-Marie Malzieu (b. 1948), Rotating Armillary Sphere Sculpture
Jean-Marie Malzieu (b. 1948), Rotating Armillary Sphere Sculpture

Jean-Marie Malzieu (b. 1948), Rotating Armillary Sphere Sculpture

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rising 22.25 inches on a turned, tiered circular base—likely fruitwood or walnut with a warm, nut-brown finish—the piece ascends into three intersecting bent-wood meridian rings that...

Category

20th Century French Arts and Crafts Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Print of the use of an Armillary Sphere by Van Dùren, 1749
Antique Print of the use of an Armillary Sphere by Van Dùren, 1749

Antique Print of the use of an Armillary Sphere by Van Dùren, 1749

Located in Langweer, NL

Original antique print illustrating the use of an armillary sphere. This print originates from volume 2 of 'Neue Sammlung der merkwürdigsten Reisegeschichten, insonderheit der bewähr...

Category

Antique 18th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

English 19th Century Garden Armillary Sphere on Column
English 19th Century Garden Armillary Sphere on Column

English 19th Century Garden Armillary Sphere on Column

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Other Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone, Metal

Armillary Sphere, Mechanical Sculpture, Thierry Despont, US, 21st century
Armillary Sphere, Mechanical Sculpture, Thierry Despont, US, 21st century

Armillary Sphere, Mechanical Sculpture, Thierry Despont, US, 21st century

By Thierry Despont

Located in New York, NY

Thierry Despont was best-known for his very successful architectural practice—but he was also an accomplished artist. Some of his most interesting works are a series of sculptures fa...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Armillary Sphere 06, Sculpture from the collection of Thierry Despont
Armillary Sphere 06, Sculpture from the collection of Thierry Despont

Armillary Sphere 06, Sculpture from the collection of Thierry Despont

By Thierry Despont

Located in New York, NY

Thierry Despont, best-known for his architectural practice—for his integral role in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, his re-imagining of the Ritz in Paris, and the interiors...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass, Steel

Classical Brass Armillary Sphere Garden Sculpture on Stand, English Estate Style
Classical Brass Armillary Sphere Garden Sculpture on Stand, English Estate Style

Classical Brass Armillary Sphere Garden Sculpture on Stand, English Estate Style

Located in Elkhart, IN

A beautifully crafted silvered brass armillary half-sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.

Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments

Materials

Brass

Armillary Sphere 01 Mixed Media Sculpture in Two Pieces, Thierry Despont
Armillary Sphere 01 Mixed Media Sculpture in Two Pieces, Thierry Despont

Armillary Sphere 01 Mixed Media Sculpture in Two Pieces, Thierry Despont

By Thierry Despont

Located in New York, NY

Thierry Despont was best-known for his very successful architectural practice—but he was also an accomplished artist. Some of his most interesting works are a series of sculptures fa...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Reclaimed Neoclassical Style Armillary Sundial
Reclaimed Neoclassical Style Armillary Sundial

Reclaimed Neoclassical Style Armillary Sundial

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

We are selling another similar under Stock No. 32752. Garden Armillary Sphere on Pedestal As opposed to the classic flat sundial, an armillary sundial is characterised by its spher...

Category

Early 20th Century English Georgian Sundials

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Metal, Steel

Reclaimed Armillary Sundial on Limestone Pedestal
Reclaimed Armillary Sundial on Limestone Pedestal

Reclaimed Armillary Sundial on Limestone Pedestal

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

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

Category

Early 20th Century English Georgian Sundials

Materials

Limestone, Stone, Steel

Large Armillary Sundial with Cast Iron Pedestal
Large Armillary Sundial with Cast Iron Pedestal

Large Armillary Sundial with Cast Iron Pedestal

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Sundials

Materials

Steel, Iron

Silver Zodiac Armillary Sundial
Silver Zodiac Armillary Sundial

Silver Zodiac Armillary Sundial

Located in Elkhart, IN

A classical vintage silver metal armillary sphere sundial featuring Roman numerals and the zodiac signs.

Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Rosewood cigar case with silver shields, caravels, armillary knob and three feet
Rosewood cigar case with silver shields, caravels, armillary knob and three feet

Rosewood cigar case with silver shields, caravels, armillary knob and three feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Cigar case in rosewood and silver applications with shields, caravels, armillary sphere as a knob for the swivel opening and resting on three circular feet.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Silver

Oversized 105" Vintage Wrought Metal Garden Armillary 20thC
Oversized 105" Vintage Wrought Metal Garden Armillary 20thC

Oversized 105" Vintage Wrought Metal Garden Armillary 20thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

This piece features a classic armillary sphere design with intersecting metal rings and an arrow, mounted on a tall, lattice-style metal stand.

Category

20th Century Garden Ornaments

Materials

Metal

Reclaimed Carrara Marble Seahorse Armillary Garden Sundial
Reclaimed Carrara Marble Seahorse Armillary Garden Sundial

Reclaimed Carrara Marble Seahorse Armillary Garden Sundial

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A stunning reclaimed Carrarra marble seahorse armillary sundial. This beautiful garden ornament sees a 19th century Victorian column pedestal, elegantly carved with vine and ivy dec...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sundials

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Antique Georgian Style Armillary Garden Sundial
Antique Georgian Style Armillary Garden Sundial

Antique Georgian Style Armillary Garden Sundial

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

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.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Sundials

Materials

Sandstone, Steel

Vintage French Country Gray Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Vintage French Country Gray Iron Garden Armillary Sundial

Vintage French Country Gray Iron Garden Armillary Sundial

Located in Elkhart, IN

A beautifully crafted iron armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.

Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Vintage French Country Gray Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Vintage French Country Gray Iron Garden Armillary Sundial

Vintage French Country Gray Iron Garden Armillary Sundial

Located in Elkhart, IN

A beautifully crafted iron armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.

Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Vintage English Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Vintage English Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial

Vintage English Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial

Located in Elkhart, IN

A beautifully crafted iron armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.

Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Garden Ornaments

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Vintage French Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial

Vintage French Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial

Located in Elkhart, IN

A beautifully crafted iron armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.

Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

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Pair Of Steel Armillary Spheres
Pair Of Steel Armillary Spheres

Pair Of Steel Armillary Spheres

Unavailable

H 27 in W 15 in D 14 in

Pair Of Steel Armillary Spheres

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A Pair Of Mid-Century Decorative Steel Armillary Sphere.

Category

20th Century Garden Ornaments

Materials

Steel

Iron Armillary Sphere
Iron Armillary Sphere

Iron Armillary Sphere

Unavailable

H 79 in W 73 in D 73 in

Iron Armillary Sphere

Located in Culver City, CA

Armillary sphere on stone base, made mostly of 19th century pieces.

Category

Antique 19th Century Sculptures

Materials

Iron, Brass, Copper

19th Century Copernicus Armillary Sphere
19th Century Copernicus Armillary Sphere

19th Century Copernicus Armillary Sphere

Unavailable

H 18.51 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

19th Century Copernicus Armillary Sphere

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

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

Category

Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

An Attractive Late 20th Century Armillary Sphere
An Attractive Late 20th Century Armillary Sphere

An Attractive Late 20th Century Armillary Sphere

Unavailable

H 24.61 in Dm 12.6 in

An Attractive Late 20th Century Armillary Sphere

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

An attractive black iron decorative armillary sphere on a stand with three legs. The sphere consists of nine rings.

Category

20th Century European Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Armillary Sphere Bent wood
Mid-Century Modern Armillary Sphere Bent wood

Mid-Century Modern Armillary Sphere Bent wood

Located in Mississauga, CA

This exquisite armillary sphere, meticulously crafted from light oak bent wood and metal, is a true testament to both artistry and scientific curiosity.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Armillary Sphere in Bronze c.2014
Armillary Sphere in Bronze c.2014

Armillary Sphere in Bronze c.2014

Unavailable

H 23.63 in Dm 23.63 in

Armillary Sphere in Bronze c.2014

By Brad Dillon

Located in London, GB

A stunning armillary sphere sundial, exquisitely crafted in traditional Bronze.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sundials

Swagged Pedestal with grotesque masks
Swagged Pedestal with grotesque masks

Swagged Pedestal with grotesque masks

Unavailable

H 47 in Dm 17 in

Swagged Pedestal with grotesque masks

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Hand carved natural limestone fluted baluster with garland and mask decoration and armillary sphere.

Category

Italian Sundials

PAIR OF FRENCH SCHOOL HAND-COLORED ENGRAVINGS

PAIR OF FRENCH SCHOOL HAND-COLORED ENGRAVINGS

Unavailable

H 18.5 in W 20.5 in

PAIR OF FRENCH SCHOOL HAND-COLORED ENGRAVINGS

Located in San Francisco, CA

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

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Prints

18th Century Sundial
18th Century Sundial

18th Century Sundial

Unavailable

H 70.87 in Dm 17.72 in

18th Century Sundial

Located in Hungerford, GB

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

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Sundials

20th Century French Coffee Table, the Top Tray in Chinese Coromandel Lacquer
20th Century French Coffee Table, the Top Tray in Chinese Coromandel Lacquer

20th Century French Coffee Table, the Top Tray in Chinese Coromandel Lacquer

Located in Paris, FR

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

Category

Vintage 1920s French Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

French Empire Mantel Clock
French Empire Mantel Clock

French Empire Mantel Clock

Unavailable

H 14.75 in W 5 in D 4 in

French Empire Mantel Clock

By Negrier a Gueret

Located in Norwich, Norfolk

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...

Category

Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

20th Century Design Roger Lecal Rocking Chaise Longue, Jetstar Model, 1975
20th Century Design Roger Lecal Rocking Chaise Longue, Jetstar Model, 1975

20th Century Design Roger Lecal Rocking Chaise Longue, Jetstar Model, 1975

By Roger Lecal

Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR

Roger LECAL "Jet Star" folding rocking lounge chair, circa 1975, structure made up of two large white lacquered metal rings movable on two central pivots, thus forming armillary sphe...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

'Astrolab' coffee table
'Astrolab' coffee table

'Astrolab' coffee table

Unavailable

H 25.2 in W 44.89 in D 24.41 in

'Astrolab' coffee table

By Gilbert Poillerat

Located in Paris, FR

Low table in patinated wrought iron, partially gilded, composed of two openwork scrolled uprights connected by a strut in braces decorated with an armillary sphere. Rectangular top i...

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Tables

Materials

Stone, Wrought Iron

Copernican Delamarche Planetary With Hand Mechanism
Copernican Delamarche Planetary With Hand Mechanism

Copernican Delamarche Planetary With Hand Mechanism

By Félix Delamarche

Located in Firenze, IT

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

Category

Antique 1810s French Louis XVI Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Armillary Sphere
Armillary Sphere

Armillary Sphere

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H 52 in Dm 54 in

Armillary Sphere

Located in Napa, CA

Armillary Sphere

Category

20th Century Unknown Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal

Armillary Sphere
Armillary Sphere

Armillary Sphere

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H 37.13 in Dm 20.88 in

Armillary Sphere

Located in Washington, DC

A painted Armillary Sphere

Category

Antique 19th Century French Garden Ornaments

Materials

Paint

Armillary Sphere
Armillary Sphere

Armillary Sphere

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H 20.5 in Dm 11.5 in

Armillary Sphere

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Armillary sphere with incredible patina. Base is 8" diameter

Category

Vintage 1950s American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

Exclusive Antique Armillary Sphere
Exclusive Antique Armillary Sphere

Exclusive Antique Armillary Sphere

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H 80.32 in Dm 24.41 in

Exclusive Antique Armillary Sphere

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

17th-Century Armillary Sphere
17th-Century Armillary Sphere

17th-Century Armillary Sphere

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H 23.5 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in

17th-Century Armillary Sphere

Located in New Orleans, LA

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

Category

Antique 17th Century Sundials

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Italian Armillary Sphere
Italian Armillary Sphere

Italian Armillary Sphere

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H 13.19 in Dm 10.63 in

Italian Armillary Sphere

By Luigi Cervellati

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Globes

Materials

Wood

Art Deco  Armillary Sphere
Art Deco  Armillary Sphere

Art Deco Armillary Sphere

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H 36 in Dm 18 in

Art Deco Armillary Sphere

Located in Montreal, QC

Art Deco wrought iron armillary sphere suspended on support rod and decorative chains from canopy and enclosing a 12"diameter milk glass globe.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Gilt Napoleon III Armillary Sphere
Gilt Napoleon III Armillary Sphere

Gilt Napoleon III Armillary Sphere

Located in Washington, DC

A Very decorative Gilt Napoleon III Armillary Sphere

Category

Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Bronze and Marble Armillary Sphere
Bronze and Marble Armillary Sphere

Bronze and Marble Armillary Sphere

Located in Essex, MA

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

Category

Early 20th Century Garden Ornaments

Materials

Marble, Bronze

"Armillary Sphere" Modern Abstract Sculpture
"Armillary Sphere" Modern Abstract Sculpture

"Armillary Sphere" Modern Abstract Sculpture

Located in Astoria, NY

"Armillary Sphere" modern abstract sculpture depicting two celestial bodies in stone, their paths delineated in forged steel, above a carved stone base, unsigned.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Steel

20th Century Armillary Sphere and Sundial
20th Century Armillary Sphere and Sundial

20th Century Armillary Sphere and Sundial

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H 33.86 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in

20th Century Armillary Sphere and Sundial

Located in Valladolid, ES

A 20th century armillary sphere and sundial in metal and copper. In a good condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Edwardian Garden Ornaments

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

Classic armillary sphere bronze table / desk lamp
Classic armillary sphere bronze table / desk lamp

Classic armillary sphere bronze table / desk lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic armillary sphere bronze table / desk lamp

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Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

20th Century French Metal Armillary Sphere
20th Century French Metal Armillary Sphere

20th Century French Metal Armillary Sphere

Located in LEGNY, FR

This armillary sphere is made of metal and has a rust color finish.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Garden Ornaments

Materials

Metal

Armillary Sphere, 20th C — An elegant decorative armillary sphere crafted- 45"H
Armillary Sphere, 20th C — An elegant decorative armillary sphere crafted- 45"H

Armillary Sphere, 20th C — An elegant decorative armillary sphere crafted- 45"H

Located in New York, NY

An elegant decorative armillary sphere crafted in polished chrome-plated metal with brass accents, mounted on an intricately designed openwork pedestal base.

Category

20th Century French Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid-20th Century Armillary Sphere Globe
Mid-20th Century Armillary Sphere Globe

Mid-20th Century Armillary Sphere Globe

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H 12.5 in W 11.5 in D 9 in

Mid-20th Century Armillary Sphere Globe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The armillary sphere is usually a ball representing the earth.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Globes

Materials

Metal

Fantastic Zodiac Armillary Sphere, Galaxy Globe, France
Fantastic Zodiac Armillary Sphere, Galaxy Globe, France

Fantastic Zodiac Armillary Sphere, Galaxy Globe, France

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

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...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

English Metal Armillary Sphere on Stone Pedestal
English Metal Armillary Sphere on Stone Pedestal

English Metal Armillary Sphere on Stone Pedestal

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

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

Category

Antique 19th Century English Garden Ornaments

Vintage Brass Zodiac Astrological Armillary Sphere Lamp
Vintage Brass Zodiac Astrological Armillary Sphere Lamp

Vintage Brass Zodiac Astrological Armillary Sphere Lamp

Located in West Hartford, CT

Very large Armillary sphere lamp with an astrological zodiac sign motif all around.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

English Metal Armillary Sphere on Stone Pedestal
English Metal Armillary Sphere on Stone Pedestal

English Metal Armillary Sphere on Stone Pedestal

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

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

Category

20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Garden Ornaments

20th c. Iron Armillary Sphere with Marble Base
20th c. Iron Armillary Sphere with Marble Base

20th c. Iron Armillary Sphere with Marble Base

Located in Queens, NY

Twentieth century iron armillary sphere inspired by the the Copernican Model with nine concentric orbits centering a gold-painted sun above three legs and a tripartite marble base.

Category

20th Century Renaissance Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble, Iron

A Large-Scaled English Oxidized-Iron Armillary Sphere
A Large-Scaled English Oxidized-Iron Armillary Sphere

A Large-Scaled English Oxidized-Iron Armillary Sphere

Located in San Francisco, CA

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...

Category

Early 20th Century British Garden Ornaments

Copper, Brass and Bronze Armillary Sphere with Atlas
Copper, Brass and Bronze Armillary Sphere with Atlas

Copper, Brass and Bronze Armillary Sphere with Atlas

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This twentieth century armillary sphere, with Atlas holding the earth, is made of copper, brass, and bronze on a deep walnut base.

Category

20th Century French Sundials

Materials

Brass, Copper, Bronze

Armillary Sphere Cast Iron Stone Pedestal Orrery Classical Garden
Armillary Sphere Cast Iron Stone Pedestal Orrery Classical Garden

Armillary Sphere Cast Iron Stone Pedestal Orrery Classical Garden

Located in Potters Bar, GB

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...

Category

Vintage 1920s Pedestals

Materials

Stone, Iron

English 1900s Metal Armillary Sphere on Ionic Style Stone Pedestal
English 1900s Metal Armillary Sphere on Ionic Style Stone Pedestal

English 1900s Metal Armillary Sphere on Ionic Style Stone Pedestal

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

Category

Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Stone, Metal

Atlas Armillary Sphere Statue on Black Marble Base
Atlas Armillary Sphere Statue on Black Marble Base

Atlas Armillary Sphere Statue on Black Marble Base

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool statue of Atlas with a mixed metals gyrating armillary sphere, circa 1970s. The piece is made of various metals including stainless steel, chrome and brass and sits on a ...

Category

20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

Bronze Bronze Armillary Sphere With Zodiac Base With Zodiac Base
Bronze Bronze Armillary Sphere With Zodiac Base With Zodiac Base

Bronze Bronze Armillary Sphere With Zodiac Base With Zodiac Base

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Vintage bronze armillary sphere featuring classic interlocking rings, arrow axis, and a detailed circular base adorned with zodiac motifs.

Category

Vintage 1950s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Metal Armillary Sphere Sundial with Arrow
Early 20th Century Metal Armillary Sphere Sundial with Arrow

Early 20th Century Metal Armillary Sphere Sundial with Arrow

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

Category

Early 20th Century European Sundials

Materials

Metal

Pair of Brass, Stainless Steel and Lucite Armillary Sphere Chandeliers
Pair of Brass, Stainless Steel and Lucite Armillary Sphere Chandeliers

Pair of Brass, Stainless Steel and Lucite Armillary Sphere Chandeliers

Located in Miami, FL

A custom-made pair of flush mount stainless steel, brass and Lucite chandeliers with armillary spheres on adjustable cables. The cables can be shortened or lengthened as desired.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

1920s Wood and Brass Armillary Sphere with Double Rotating Globe
1920s Wood and Brass Armillary Sphere with Double Rotating Globe

1920s Wood and Brass Armillary Sphere with Double Rotating Globe

Located in Valladolid, ES

Stunning and large beginning of 20th century Portuguese wood and brass armillary sphere with double rotating globe and meridian globe with xylographed zodiac symbols.

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Globes

Materials

Brass

20th Century English Garden Ornament Armillary Sphere in Galvanized Metal
20th Century English Garden Ornament Armillary Sphere in Galvanized Metal

20th Century English Garden Ornament Armillary Sphere in Galvanized Metal

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage, simple yet stunning very large armillary sphere pierced with an arrow, mounted upon a three foot scrolled base, which can be additionally screwed into hardscape area as ho...

Category

Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments

Materials

Metal

Chrome Armillary Sphere Art Deco Slip Shade Six-Light Chandelier, circa 1920
Chrome Armillary Sphere Art Deco Slip Shade Six-Light Chandelier, circa 1920

Chrome Armillary Sphere Art Deco Slip Shade Six-Light Chandelier, circa 1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Impressive and Ancient Italian Armillary Sphere from Early 20th Century
Impressive and Ancient Italian Armillary Sphere from Early 20th Century

Impressive and Ancient Italian Armillary Sphere from Early 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

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.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Nautical Objects

Materials

Iron

Rare Italian Armillary Sphere/Spherical Astrolabe, Late 18th/Early 19th Century
Rare Italian Armillary Sphere/Spherical Astrolabe, Late 18th/Early 19th Century

Rare Italian Armillary Sphere/Spherical Astrolabe, Late 18th/Early 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

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...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Nautical Objects

Materials

Iron

French Iron and Copper Armillary Sphere or Sundial circa 1900
French Iron and Copper Armillary Sphere or Sundial circa 1900

French Iron and Copper Armillary Sphere or Sundial circa 1900

Located in Fayetteville, AR

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.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Copper, Iron

Pair of Classic Astrological Armillary Sphere Table Lamps by Frederick Cooper
Pair of Classic Astrological Armillary Sphere Table Lamps by Frederick Cooper

Pair of Classic Astrological Armillary Sphere Table Lamps by Frederick Cooper

By Frederick Cooper

Located in San Diego, CA

Absolutely stunning pair of Armillary Sphere table lamps by the famed Frederick Cooper of Chicago.

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

18th Century French Planetarium and Armillary Sphere by L.-C. Desnos, 1754
18th Century French Planetarium and Armillary Sphere by L.-C. Desnos, 1754

18th Century French Planetarium and Armillary Sphere by L.-C. Desnos, 1754

By Louis Charles Desnos

Located in Milano, IT

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

Category

Antique 1750s French Louis XV Scientific Instruments

Materials

Paper, Wood

Jean Roulet 'Presidents Clock' in the Shape of an Armillary Sphere
Jean Roulet 'Presidents Clock' in the Shape of an Armillary Sphere

Jean Roulet 'Presidents Clock' in the Shape of an Armillary Sphere

Located in Amersham, GB

A beautifully gilded desk clock with perpetual calendar, moon-phase and an adjustable world time ring in the shape of an armillary sphere or astrolabe made by Jean Roulet, Le Locle i...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Farquhar Celestial Navigation Armillary Sphere Globe for Dept. of Navy
Farquhar Celestial Navigation Armillary Sphere Globe for Dept. of Navy

Farquhar Celestial Navigation Armillary Sphere Globe for Dept. of Navy

By Farquhar Transparent Globes

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A beautifully preserved celestial armillary sphere developed by Farquhar in Philadelphia for the Department of the Navy, this model was used for classroom instruction during the 1950...

Category

20th Century American Globes

Materials

Aluminum

French terrestrial globe and armillary sphere
French terrestrial globe and armillary sphere

French terrestrial globe and armillary sphere

By Charles Francois Delamarche

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

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

Category

Antique 19th Century French Globes

Vintage Bronze Armillary Sphere Table Lamp
Vintage Bronze Armillary Sphere Table Lamp

Vintage Bronze Armillary Sphere Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dimensions: 28.50in H x 12in W x 10in D Lamp Shade: 10in H x 15in W.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Copper

20th Century Steel and Brass Armillary Sphere
20th Century Steel and Brass Armillary Sphere

20th Century Steel and Brass Armillary Sphere

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Globes

Materials

Brass, Steel

English 19th Century Garden Armillary Sphere on Column
English 19th Century Garden Armillary Sphere on Column

English 19th Century Garden Armillary Sphere on Column

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Other Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone, Metal

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Located in Houston, TX

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Armillary Sphere For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal armillary sphere for your home. Each armillary sphere for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wood. Your living room may not be complete without a armillary sphere — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right armillary sphere, those designed in Neoclassical, Art Deco and Industrial styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made armillary sphere over the years, but those crafted by Charles Francois Delamarche, Farquhar Transparent Globes and Frederick Cooper are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Armillary Sphere?

Prices for a armillary sphere start at $450 and top out at $39,303 with the average selling for $2,383.