Armillary Sphere on Baluster Form Classical Pedestal

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Armillary Sphere on Baluster Form Classical PedestalA beautifully verdigris Armillary Sundial upon a baluster form classical pedestal c. Mid 20th Century. The sundial consists of the sweeping delicate form of the metal Armillary holding a Roman numeral hour band inside the celestial equator ring. Striking through the centre is a verdigris patinated arrow with stylised feather and point. The Armillary is paired with an elegant baluster form crowned with a Classical column top. The bulbous part is

Glazed inside to originally be used as storage vessels for food or wine

Based on Baroque and Rococo style fountains seen in Italian gardens

renowned for its purity and luminous quality

I'm enchanted by the Roman's ability to bring the sound of water to their homes

Having twenty-four candle holder lights it will be a sparkling centrepiece in any room

“From latin aurea *"golden" referencing the disk of light surrounding the heads of sacred figures

Crucibles were originally used for holding

The surface is beautifully patinated and coloured through time with lichen

Both are swathed in typically romantic Baroque robes

A beautifully carved Italian Baroque cherub or angel emerging from bold acanthus scrolls

This piece has a rich deeply coloured and patinated scumbled surface from years of use

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