Armillary sphere, 1801-1850

Made:
1819-1831 in London
maker:
W and T Gilbert
Armillary sphere with Newton's improved terrestrial globe on

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Armillary sphere with Newton's improved terrestrial globe on
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Armillary sphere with Newton's improved terrestrial globe on claw-foot stand by W. & T. Gilbert, London, early 19th century.

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1924-473
Measurements:
length 320 mm
width 320 mm
height 780 mm
type:
armillary sphere
credit:
Mr Thomas H. Court

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