04-13-200204-13-2002
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBolton MA
2133
April 13, 2002 10:00 AMCalender
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Brass Islamic Celestial Globe on Stand

Sell one like this
$588$500
Auction: Sale #2133 - 2133Location: BoltonDate / Time: April 13, 2002 10:00AM

Description:

Brass Islamic Celestial Globe on Stand, with 3 1/2-inch two-piece sphere, with engraved houses of the Zodiac, in meridian ring, in horizon circle on four column support, ht. 10 in.This is obviously a tourist piece, as the poles of the ecliptic provide the axis.
Estimate $600-800