Product Details BRASS ARMILLARY SPHERE / NAUTICAL DECOR GLOBE 12" Armillary Sphere "A Paris Chez G. Gobille a P Ache Royalle" This Armillary Sphere measures 12 inches tall, 7 1/2 inches diameter The armillary is an ancient astronomical instrument used to track date, time and various celestial happenings throughout the year. In a simplified version it is also known as the sundial. The armillary sundial differs from the garden sundial in that it is three-dimensional in its presentation and is more accurate when giving time. It has a fixed gnomon style that is aligned with the Earth's rotational axis and a spherical shadow-receiving surface that is aligned equidistant from the axis. In order for the armillary to be used accurately it must be positioned properly. Once this is done, reading the armillary is accomplished by simply locating the edge of the shadow cast by the gnomon style on the shadow-receiving surface and noting the numerical and graduated hatch marks. The rims of the armillary spheres are marked "A PARIS Chez G. Gobille a P Ache Royalle." These armillary spheres are solid brass. The heavy solid brass bases are mounted on turned solid hardwood, and the bottoms are covered with felt. Look Photos For Actual Image Of Product. All Work is Handmade This is a Reproduction Item, Not Sold As Antique. Good Piece Of Collection. Shipping All items are shipped expedite or via economy shipping as reflected in the listing. Item shipped expedite worldwide via DHL or Fedex usually takes 4-7 days for delivery from the date of purchase. Item shipped via economy shipping takes 10-25 days delivery time and the item is not to be considered lost till 6 weeks from the dispatch date. Make sure you provide correct address with land marks nearby to avoid unnecessary delay in delivery on account of insufficient of incorrect address. Our Motto ? All round quality service makes happy customers. hey are the drivers of our passion to provide quality products and services. It is our endeavor to give our customers the best and we leave no stone unturned right from the selection of the raw material to the finished product. Terms of Sale Our products all being handmade ought to have minor differences across product lines and hence no two pieces are similar, rather a unique piece in itself. I take utmost care to give you the best one. Shipping time reflected here is for reference only, as the item being shipped internationally has to clear customs and other formalities, delays on account of which are beyond the seller?s control. Any fees in the form of import duty, or other taxes occurring in the buyers country are solely the buyers responsibility and I shall under no circumstances be liable for them. Returns accepted! 14 days money back or item exchange, buyer pays return shipping. Returned item must be in original and unused condition; good must be in its original packing. Please ensure that you send the product back though a reliable courier/shipping Company. Buyer is responsible for all return shipping charges. Payments Payments are to be made via Paypal. Payment is required within 2 days after winning the bid. Item is shipped on the same day or within 3 business days after receiving full payment. Packing Utmost care is taken in packing the material, Bubble sheet and corrugate box are used for international shipments.so that the item reaches the customer in its original shape. About Us We are manufacturers and exporters of hand-made goods in India. Our products vary from brass nautical instruments and other nautical instruments to items of home decor like lights, lamps, metal figurines etc. Contact Us If you have any query or you want to know about any of our product or even you just want to say hello, kindly feel free to message me. Happy Shopping!