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FRENCH EARLY 20TH CENTURY ARMILLARY SPHERE ON COLUMN PEDESTAL

Offered by: Fireside Antiques

Description
A marvelous 20th century French copper and brass armillary, resting atop a column-form pedestal. The fluted pedestal has a 16″ diameter and made of reconstituted stone that has acquired excellent patina from years of outdoor exposure. It supports the spherical armillary. These instruments were separately designed by the ancient Greeks and Chinese as a means of charting the celestial bodies. The use of charting stars as an early directional means has forever tied the armillary to the sea and navigation in general. This example is intended for ornamental use with its rubbed brass and copper, covered in blue-green verdigris. It will make for a fabulous addition to a conservatory, garden or green space.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Copper, Brass.
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Incollect Reference #:	275780

Dimensions

W.	21.75 in;	H.	59.75 in;	D.	17 in;
W.	55.25 cm;	H.	151.77 cm;	D.	43.18 cm;

Message from Seller:

Fireside Antiques, founded in 1982 by Cheri McDaniel and Susan Roland, is now owned and operated by the third generation, Laura Roland. For inquiries, contact info@firesideantiques.com or 225.752.9565, and explore our extensive collection either online or at our 18,000 square foot showroom in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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