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Pair of German Celestial and Terrestrial Globes by Johann Philip Andreae
By Johann Philip Andreae
Located in Paris, FR
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Bibliography: Globes at Greenwich: A catalogue of the globes and armillary spheres in the National and Maritime
Category
18th Century and Earlier German Antique Armillary Sphere
Materials
Brass
A Beautifully Detailed 16th Century Miniature Globe
By Johannes Oterschaden
Located in New York, NY
silver globe was probably made to form a part of a globe clock or elaborate armillary sphere. Elements of
Category
18th Century and Earlier German Antique Armillary Sphere
Materials
Silver
Early 20th Century Iron and Stone Armillary Sphere
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa early 20th century iron and stone armillary sphere on a column bas. Please note of wear
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Antique Armillary Sphere
Materials
Stone, Iron
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Antique Armillary Sphere For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique armillary sphere you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique armillary sphere for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and stone. There are many kinds of the antique armillary sphere you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique armillary sphere bearing Neoclassical, Victorian or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Charles Francois Delamarche, Louis Charles Desnos and Luigi Cervellati each produced at least one beautiful antique armillary sphere that is worth considering.
How Much is a Antique Armillary Sphere?
Prices for an antique armillary sphere can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $565 and can go as high as $35,994, while the average can fetch as much as $3,200.
Questions About Antique Armillary Sphere
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Hellenistic 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To read an armillary sphere, first familiarize yourself with the parts. The ring along the base is the horizon. On the armillary, the outermost ring is the meridian, while the largest inner ring is the ecliptic ring. Locate the date on the ecliptic ring and place a marker that represents the sun on it. Turn the sphere to trace the path the sun will take on that day. Use the markings on the horizon to find the ascension of the sunrise, and the ecliptic ring to find out the elevation of the sun at noon. Find a collection of armillary spheres on 1stDibs.
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