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Science & Discovery a Softwood Ptolemaic Armillary Sphere, on a Turned Wood Stand a Very Attractive Object
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Science & Discovery a Softwood Ptolemaic Armillary Sphere, on a Turned Wood Stand a Very Attractive Object

1920 - 1940
Sold 12 October 2025 · Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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Ptolemaic armillary spheres are mathematical instruments designed to demonstrate the movement of the celestrial sphere about a stationary earth at its centre There is a £25 charge for postage and packing

Physical Dimensions
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Wooden Armillary Sphere to the 1930s.

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Ptolemaic armillary spheres are mathematical instruments designed to demonstrate the movement of the celestrial sphere about a stationary earth at its centre There is a £25 charge for postage and packing
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Wooden Armillary Sphere to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1157834
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

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A wooden Ptolemaic armillary sphere featuring concentric graduated rings and a central terrestrial globe, mounted on a turned wooden stand. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A wooden Ptolemaic armillary sphere featuring concentric graduated rings and a central terrestrial globe, mounted on a turned wooden stand. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Science & Discovery a Softwood Ptolemaic Armillary Sphere, on a Turned Wood Stand a Very Attractive Object

Archive II A wooden Ptolemaic armillary sphere featuring concentric graduated rings and a central terrestrial globe, mounted on a turned wooden stand. View II
Archive III A wooden Ptolemaic armillary sphere featuring concentric graduated rings and a central terrestrial globe, mounted on a turned wooden stand. View III
Archive IV A wooden Ptolemaic armillary sphere featuring concentric graduated rings and a central terrestrial globe, mounted on a turned wooden stand. View IV
Archive V A wooden Ptolemaic armillary sphere featuring concentric graduated rings and a central terrestrial globe, mounted on a turned wooden stand. View V
Archive VI A wooden Ptolemaic armillary sphere featuring concentric graduated rings and a central terrestrial globe, mounted on a turned wooden stand. View VI
Archive VII A wooden Ptolemaic armillary sphere featuring concentric graduated rings and a central terrestrial globe, mounted on a turned wooden stand. View VII
Archive VIII A wooden Ptolemaic armillary sphere featuring concentric graduated rings and a central terrestrial globe, mounted on a turned wooden stand. View VIII
Archive IX A wooden Ptolemaic armillary sphere featuring concentric graduated rings and a central terrestrial globe, mounted on a turned wooden stand. View IX
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A wooden Ptolemaic armillary sphere featuring concentric graduated rings and a central terrestrial globe, mounted on a turned wooden stand.
Science & Discovery a softwood ptolemaic armillary sphere, on a turned wood stand a very attractive object
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A wooden Ptolemaic armillary sphere featuring concentric graduated rings and a central terrestrial globe, mounted on a turned wooden stand.
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  • ObjectScientific Instruments
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleScientific / Classical
  • MaterialSoftwood, paper, brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsConcentric graduated rings, Turned wood stand, Central terrestrial globe, Printed gores
  • SizeH 48 cm (19 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

FAQs

An armillary sphere is a model of objects in the sky, consisting of a spherical framework of rings centred on the Earth or Sun that point to celestial lines of longitude and latitude.

Traditional armillary spheres are constructed from various metals such as brass and copper, combined with turned wood components like oak or softwood for the frames and stands.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-engraved or printed cartography on paper gores, hand-turned wooden components, and natural material oxidisation consistent with age.

This object functions well as a focal point on a study desk, library table, or bookshelf, complementing scholarly and classic interior schemes.

Keep the object away from direct sunlight and high humidity to protect the delicate paper gores, wood, and metal finishes from degradation.
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