Armillary sphere stand

Armillary sphere. Single stem turned stand. Four arms support the horizon ring. Revolves with the top half of the stand. Eight winds named. small movable compass under horizon ring.

Object Details

ID: AST0633.4
Type: Armillary sphere stand
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1602
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caird Fund.
Measurements: Diameter: 278 mm;Overall: 280 mm
Parts: Armillary sphere
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