Description

Exceptional and very rare armillary sphere made in Barcelona around 1880 by Faustino Paluzie, one of the most important 19th-century Spanish makers of scientific and educational instruments. Made of iron, wood, paper, and brass, this finely crafted model combines precision with decorative appeal. The paper rings are printed and hand-colored with celestial and terrestrial references, mounted on a turned wooden base and brass axle. Dimensions: Height: 53 cm (20.9 in) Diameter: 33 cm (13 in) A rare and valuable example of Paluzie’s globes and educational instruments, a symbol of the excellence of late 19th-century Catalan craftsmanship. Ideal for collectors of antique scientific instruments or antique cosmographic models.