Galileo Galilei Astrolabium, Ref:991-22, No. 050 33-jewel finely engraved Cal. UN 97 self winding movement with a rotor pierced and engraved with anchor logo, shock resistant suspension to monometallic balance, the two plate dial consisting of a silvered three tone fixed planisphere of celestial coordinates, beneath a rotating transparent rete labeled with the position of numerous bright stars with the ecliptic shown in gold all within a gold annual calendar ring, together representing the annual path of the Sun (Zodiac)against the background stars, gilt Solar hand marking the annual change of meridian height of the Sun, silvered Lunar hand indicating age and aspect of the Moon, blued Dragon hand predicting eclipses, luminous hour and minute hands, within a gold case with glazed back secured by four screws, convex bezel engraved with roman I – XII numerals and arabic 13-24 numerals, molded lugs, maker's leather strap and gold buckle, together with a brass bound mahogany winding box within a leather belted mahogany deck box, case, dial and movement signed. 40mm
Galileo Galilei Astrolabium, Ref:991-22, No. 050 33-jewel finely engraved Cal. UN 97 self winding movement with a rotor pierced and engraved with anchor logo, shock resistant suspension to monometallic balance, the two plate dial consisting of a silvered three tone fixed planisphere of celestial coordinates, beneath a rotating transparent rete labeled with the position of numerous bright stars with the ecliptic shown in gold all within a gold annual calendar ring, together representing the annual path of the Sun (Zodiac)against the background stars, gilt Solar hand marking the annual change of meridian height of the Sun, silvered Lunar hand indicating age and aspect of the Moon, blued Dragon hand predicting eclipses, luminous hour and minute hands, within a gold case with glazed back secured by four screws, convex bezel engraved with roman I – XII numerals and arabic 13-24 numerals, molded lugs, maker's leather strap and gold buckle, together with a brass bound mahogany winding box within a leather belted mahogany deck box, case, dial and movement signed. 40mm
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