Nautical Large Armillary Sphere

Nautical Large Armillary Sphere
Armillary spheres were originally designed to act as a focal point in architecture. Positioned in the center of a classical garden or at both sides of imposing marble terraces. Hand crafted in wrought iron with intricate detail. A classic blue wooden sphere represents the Earth as the center of the universe. 45.5 x 109cm, 18 x 43"
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