Bois noirci, papier imprimé verni rouge et jaune ; accidents et usures
H. : 44 cm (17 ¼ in.)
D. : 25 cm (9 ¾ in.)
A French ebonised Copernical armillary sphere, circa 1800
CONDITION REPORT :
Good overall condition despite the inevitable wears and marks in accordance with age and use.
The zodiac signs are printed on the ring. Traces of previous restorations to the metal shaft holding the ball depicting the Earth. The vertical metal shaft holding the sun is later. One split on the ebonised base, barely noticeable.