Antique Replica Terrestrial Armillary Sphere

Before Copernicus revolutionized the way we think about the heavens, Ptolemy's view of the universe (one in which everything revolved around the earth) held sway.

Even though Ptolemy was mistaken, we can still appreciate the ingenuity of this 2nd-century savant and the beauty of the tools he used to plot the course of the sun and the planets.

This Terrestrial Armillary Sphere replicates Ptolemy's universe, with one difference: In place of the small wooden orb he used to represent the earth is a handsome globe with map sections applied by hand in the time-honored fashion.

Measuring more than 13" high and nearly 9" in diameter, this striking, beautifully crafted sphere will complement any decor, and it just might spark some discussions about cosmic subjects! 

HEIGHT 33.5cm

GL030