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20th Century Steel & Brass Copernican Armillary Sphere c.1930

$2,972.52
£2,195
€2,572.47
CA$4,099.23
A$4,605.31
CHF 2,406.28
MX$56,209.92
NOK 30,552.72
SEK 28,758.95
DKK 19,196.73

About the Item

A 20th Century Copernican Armillary Sphere crafted in polished steel and brass. This instrument illustrates the celestial motion of the solar system, with origins tracing back to ancient Greece. CONDITION In Good Condition. Wear In Keeping With Age - Please refer to photographs. SIZE Height: 66 cm // 25.98 inches Diameter: 33 cm // 12.99 inches Leg Width (Diameter): 26 cm // 10.24 inches
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25.99 in (66 cm)Diameter: 13 in (33 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. In Good Condition. Wear In Keeping With Age - Please refer to photographs.
  • Seller Location:
    Royal Tunbridge Wells, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: D113351stDibs: LU1348245601762

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