Armillary sphere. The primary sphere consists of eight brass rings. In the centre there is a gilt terrestrial globe, mounted on the polar axis. The globe shows a fantastical random distribution of lands and seas, with 'SPAGNA' and 'FRANCIA' at the North Pole and 'SIBERIA' and 'NORVEGIA' at the South Pole. This nonsensical globe is further embellished with a zodiacal band with the Italian names of the signs of the zodiac. The stand and terrestrial sphere are later replacements. The North Polar circle is not fixed to the colures with the same type of bolts as the other rings and was obviously removed so that the terrestrial globe could be placed in the centre of the otherwise authentic primary sphere. The Italian names of the signs of the zodiac suggest that the maker of the terrestrial sphere was of Italian origin. They clearly were not aware of the high cartographic standard of Vopel's maps and globes. An identical fake terrestrial globe forms part of AST0617. For further information about the cartography and construction of this armillary sphere please refer to the related publication, Globes at Greenwich.