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Lot 3015
Empire brass Copernican armillary sphere
Sold
$2,000
Starting Bid: $500
Est.
$1,000 - $1,500
Live Auction
SELECT: 3 Day Auction
Description
Early 19th c., bands engraved in French, showing the signs of the Zodiac, solstice and equinox, the orrery showing the planets, the geared mechanism presenting the orbits of the earth and moon, raised on an ebonized wood base, 16"h x 9"dia
Condition
Fair, slightly bent stem, broken fastener, would benefit from some restoration, overall tarnished patina, surface oxidation **Note: Condition reports are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request a more thorough examination, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.
Provenance
A Private Collection: 139 East 95th Street, NYC