• May include: A gold-toned metal sculpture of a sphere with a compass arrow on a bell-shaped base.
  • May include: A gold-colored brass armillary sphere with an arrow pointing upwards. The sphere is on a round base.
  • May include: A brass bell with an anchor engraved on the bottom.
  • May include: A gold-toned metal sculpture of a compass with a pointed arrow. The arrow is pointing to the right.
  • May include: A gold-toned metal globe with an arrow pointing to the right. The globe is on a stand with a bell-shaped base.
  • May include: A gold-toned metal armillary sphere with a compass needle on a bell-shaped base.
  • May include: A gold-colored metal sculpture of a sphere with a compass arrow pointing to the right. The sphere is on a bell-shaped base.
  • May include: A gold-toned metal sculpture of a sphere with a compass arrow on a bell-shaped base.
  • May include: A gold-colored brass armillary sphere with an arrow pointing upwards. The sphere is on a round base.
  • May include: A brass bell with an anchor engraved on the bottom.
  • May include: A gold-toned metal sculpture of a compass with a pointed arrow. The arrow is pointing to the right.
  • May include: A gold-toned metal globe with an arrow pointing to the right. The globe is on a stand with a bell-shaped base.
  • May include: A gold-toned metal armillary sphere with a compass needle on a bell-shaped base.
  • May include: A gold-colored metal sculpture of a sphere with a compass arrow pointing to the right. The sphere is on a bell-shaped base.
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Vintage Brass Astrolabe, Vintage Armillary Sphere, Celestial Sphere, Vintage Desk Decor, Desk Gift, Desk Accessories, Sundial, Vintage Globe

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  • Materials: Solid Brass, Copper
  • Dimensions: Height: 43 Centimeters
  • Vintage: From the 1980s
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Feb 12, 2026

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May include: A gold-toned metal sculpture of a sphere with a compass arrow on a bell-shaped base.

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Vintage Brass Astrolabe, Vintage Armillary Sphere, Celestial Sphere, Vintage Desk Decor, Desk Gift, Desk Accessories, Sundial, Vintage Globe

🖋️ Here we present to you a truly spectacular piece of our "Nautical & Maritime" family and more specifically a vintage armillary sphere, back from the 80's. It is completely handmade of solid brass while at the same time it honorably represents an old time classic Spherical Astrolabe decorated with a wonderful copper nautical anchor on the base, resulting to the ultimate showstopper for every room and every occasion. For those who are not familiar with the term "Spherical Astrolabe", please scroll down to the "DID YOU KNOW?" section of our shop. So without further ado, the attention to detail pattern is all over the place, as the royal gold color along with its exceptional patina finish and the gorgeous texture will absolutely seduce you in ways you cannot imagine while making you fall in love with it, at the first sight. Do not let it fool you by its gorgeous looks, because this piece is quite heavy (more than 3kg), due to its premium quality solid brass composition. Unfortunately such historical pieces are really hard to describe in just a few lines. Their impeccable beauty along with their one of kind artistry, are absolutely priceless.
The perfect addition for every surface and most definitely every home and office, that will instantly upgrade the aesthetic of the entire room, by providing a genuine celestial aura, to the whole atmosphere!
In any case one photo is worth one thousand words, so please take a moment to see from a closer look its outstanding beauty!
Handmade of solid brass approximately in 1980's.
Its condition remains excellent as it has never been used or owned.

Ideal for home or office decor.

In case you were looking for a truly unique addition for your collection, you just found a magnificent masterpiece!

The perfect gift either for you or your beloved ones!

📐 DIMENSIONS:
Height: 43cm
Length: 48cm
Width: 26cm
Diameter: 26cm
Weight: approximately 3kg

📜 DID YOU KNOW?
An armillary sphere (variations are known as spherical astrolabe, armilla, or armil) is a model of objects in the sky (on the celestial sphere), consisting of a spherical framework of rings, centered on Earth or the Sun, that represent lines of celestial longitude and latitude and other astronomically important features, such as the ecliptic. As such, it differs from a celestial globe, which is a smooth sphere whose principal purpose is to map the constellations. It was invented separately in ancient Greece and ancient China, with later use in the Islamic world and Medieval Europe.
With the Earth as center, an armillary sphere is known as Ptolemaic. With the Sun as center, it is known as Copernican.
The flag of Portugal features an armillary sphere. The armillary sphere is also featured in Portuguese heraldry, associated with the Portuguese discoveries during the Age of Exploration. In the flag of Empire of Brazil, the armillary sphere is also featured.

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  • Era
    Vintage from the 1980s
  • Materials
    Solid Brass, Copper
  • Height
    43 Centimeters
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