Armillary sphere stand

Armillary sphere. Single stem stand. Comes apart; modern screw in base. Four arms support the horizon ring. Engraved with zodiac and months of the year. Names of the eight winds on the edge. Small movable compass attached to underneath of ring.

Object Details

ID: AST0635.4
Type: Armillary sphere stand
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: Unknown
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caird Fund.
Measurements: Diameter: 200 mm;Overall: 235 mm
Parts: Armillary sphere
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