Armillary Sphere in Antique Brass with Polished Wooden Base

Armillary Sphere in Antique Brass with Polished Wooden BaseThe armillary sphere shows the Earth (a central ball) surrounded by rings (armilla in Latin) which represent the great circles of the heavens. It was widely used during the 17th and 18th centuries in scientific debates over the relative merits of the competing central Earth and central Sun theories. Our simplified, decorative brass version makes a handsome ornament for the desk or garden. Stands approximately 12" high, made from solid machined brass

A tribute drink with which to raise a toast to our greatest naval hero

62m beam for 15hrs)

to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 1982 Falklands conflict

it is superb quality and highly detailed

Temperature is indicated by the engraved brass tag on the lowest floating globe

Though illumination is limited

measuring just over 1" (30mm) long

the powder will still ignite

with added rubber for impact resistance

74m beam for 34hrs)

5" (85x60x35mm)

A black alloy case and black face with large crisp white markings lend this watch a slight military appearance