AN ELEGANT SAFAVID CELESTIAL GLOBE AND FRAME, PERSIA, 17TH CENTURY, PROBABLY ISFAHAN

AN ELEGANT SAFAVID CELESTIAL GLOBE AND FRAME, PERSIA, 17TH CENTURY, PROBABLY ISFAHAN

brass, with frame and scale, the legs and rod later replacements

diameter of globe: 23.3cm.
height of frame: 22.9cm.
total height: 33.5cm. approx.

Condition Report:
In reasonable overall condition, some staining to globe and some engraved circular markings faded due to wear consistent with age, rod and legs later replacements, as viewed.

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