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Globe, Sundial, Armillary, Giltwood and Iron, Baroque Style, Italian, Mid 20th C.

$800

Baroque Armillary Sundial
Italian: Mid 20th Century
Gilt iron and gilt wood
20 inches high, 9.5 inches diameter sphere, 5 inches diameter base
$800

An armillary sundial with a gilt iron sphere, painted Roman numerals on the zodiac band, and a central arrow. It is mounted on a gilt wood leaf-carved stand in the Baroque taste. Decorative, apparently intended for indoor use.

Condition: Very good, with wear to painted numerals and gilt base, some oxidation to iron.

Additional information

Maker Location

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Globe Type

Armillary

Material

Iron, Wood