Nautical Hondius Terrestrial Globe, Baroque Stand

Nautical Hondius Terrestrial Globe, Baroque Stand
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An intriguing mix of early science and Greek mythology: one of the legendary Titans battling Zeus was defeated and decreed to carry the weight of the world on his mighty shoulders. Forever. Our armillary dial, however, has Atlas carrying the entire universe. ThatOs to say the known Renaissance universe, when the earth was still believed to be at its center. Gracefully intertwined silver rings symbolize the position and trajectories of heavenly bodies around the earth. In all aspects ethereal, science combined with beauty, myth with historic fact. 25.5 x 56cm, 10 x 22" Base _ 22.5cm, 8.75"
Decorative and well-executed globe from the age of exploration. Stand is detailed turned wood, walnut finish. Exact reproduction of 16th C. Mercator globe, hand applied paper gores. 26.5 x 34.5cm, 10.5 x 13.5OO
