Armillary sphere stand

Armillary sphere stand. The meridian ring fits into a wooden stand with four quarter circles, which are covered in paper and latitudes for important cities. The paper horizon ring is copper engraved and has a number of scales, including the Gregorian calendar and the zodiac. The rings are raised on an ebonised baluster turned stand.

Object Details

ID: AST0639.2
Type: Armillary sphere stand
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: Unknown
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Diameter: 168 mm;Overall: 180 mm
Parts: Armillary sphere