Armillary sphere stand

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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.

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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 Armillary sphere case (AST0633.1) Armillary sphere case (AST0633.2) Armillary sphere (AST0633.3) Armillary sphere stand (AST0633.4)