Armillary Sphere - Sundial - Antiqued Brass 11"The variation of a brass armillary sphere. With earth at the center, an armillary globe was believed to show how the stars move around the Earth.This beautiful Armillary Sphere - Sundial - Antiqued Brass 11"makes a great nautical desk accessory! Measuring 11.6" high x 7" wide it will bring an air of elegance and class to any desktop or bookshelf. Also, makes the perfect gift for the nautical loving executive!The Armillary Sphere was invented more than 2,000 years ago and is a model of objects in the sky (in the celestial sphere), consisting of a spherical framework of rings, centered on Earth, that represents lines of celestial longitude and latitude and other astronomically important features. It wasused to guide the ships of the early explorers for many centuries.Take a moment to check our complete collection of Traditional Nautical Instruments for even more products you'll love. From Compasses