Armillary Sphere Size:Small which can take on many

which can take on many shapes and forms as they are moulded by the Earth's complex magnetic field

this beautifully ornate piece isn’t only functional

Ideal as a gift for boat owners

Date: circa 1721

Date: after 1714

Armillary Sphere Size:Small which can take on manyA wondrous decorative ornament inspired by the armillary sphere astronomical instrument. This small scale armillary sphere is just the right size for a desk or shelf. The armillary sphere shows the Earth at its centre surrounded by rings which represent the great circles of the heavens Used during the 17th and 18th centuries in scientific debate over the relative merits of what was at the centre of the universe the Sun or the Earth. Brass armillary