Antique sundial
Antique bronze clock in the shape of an astrolabe. The intersections of metal arcs form a model of the celestial sphere, where the positions of the equator, ecliptic and horizon are schematically depicted. Greek astronomers Hipparchus and Ptolemy used a similar model for their observations. Belgium, early twentieth century.
Antique sundial
- Артикул
- 02_1720
- Available:
- Sold
- In section:
- architectural antiques, miscellaneous, sculpture, bronze sculpture, antique clock / clock sets, bronze mantel clock, miscellaneous, decor
- Materials:
- Bronze
Обозначение размеров:
- H – высота,
- W – ширина,
- D – глубина,
- d – диаметр
- Style:
- Historismus
- Period:
- XXth century