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Antique Early Bronze Astronomical Ring Armillary Sphere Rings Instrument 42mm

Antique Early Bronze Astronomical Ring Armillary Sphere Rings Instrument 42mm Other Antique Science Equip photo   Category : Science & Medicine (Pre-1930) > Scientific Instruments > Other Antique Science Equip
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Category : Science & Medicine (Pre-1930) > Scientific Instruments > Other Antique Science EquipItem Id: 168522
Maker: Gemma Frisius, afterOriginal/Reproduction: Original
More info
Made of solid bronze/brass, with moving parts
It is based on instruments used by Ancient Greek astronomers, combined into a smaller, portable instrument
Continental European in origin, most likely German or Austrian
It is hard to strictly date this very specimen, but looks like it is from the 18th century, possibly earlier
2.25" with loop (56 mm), 1.65" diameter (42 mm)
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