{"product_id":"arabic-astrolabe-style-armillary-sphere","title":"Arabic Astrolabe Style Armillary Sphere","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; max-width: 700px; color: #FFFFFF; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArabic Astrolabe Style Armillary Sphere — Decorative Astronomical Instrument\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Intro --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eFew objects carry the visual weight and intellectual history of an armillary sphere. This striking Arabic astrolabe-style piece features the interlocking rings and celestial markings of the Islamic astronomical tradition — one of the most significant scientific legacies in the history of human civilization. Whether displayed in a home library, study, office, or collection room, it commands immediate attention and invites conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- What is it callout box --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fffbf0; border-left: 4px solid #c8940a; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: #7a5800; margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003eWhat is an armillary sphere?\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0;\"\u003eAn armillary sphere is a model of the celestial sphere — a three-dimensional representation of the heavens rendered in interlocking metal rings, each representing a significant astronomical circle: the equator, the ecliptic, the meridian, the horizon, and the polar circles. Used by astronomers and navigators for centuries to track the movement of the sun, moon, stars, and planets, the armillary sphere was considered both a precision scientific instrument and a symbol of intellectual authority. In the Arabic and Islamic scholarly tradition, astronomical instruments of this type were elevated to an art form — engraved with Arabic script, celestial notations, and decorative motifs that transformed a working tool into a cultural artifact of extraordinary beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Islamic astronomy callout box --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fffbf0; border-left: 4px solid #c8940a; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: #7a5800; margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003eThe Islamic golden age of astronomy\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0;\"\u003eBetween roughly the 8th and 14th centuries, Islamic scholars produced the most advanced astronomical knowledge in the world — cataloguing thousands of stars, correcting and expanding on Ptolemy's Greek models of the cosmos, and developing instruments of extraordinary precision that would later form the foundation of European Renaissance science. The astrolabe, the quadrant, and the armillary sphere were the central tools of this tradition. Arabic names for the stars — Aldebaran, Betelgeuse, Altair, Rigel, Vega — remain in use in modern astronomy today, a testament to the depth and permanence of the Islamic world's contribution to our understanding of the heavens. An object in the style of this tradition connects its owner to one of the great intellectual chapters in human history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 24px;\"\u003eStyled in the tradition of the Arabic astronomical instrument makers, this armillary sphere features the characteristic interlocking ring construction, celestial engravings, and brass-toned metalwork that have made these objects prized decorative pieces across centuries. It makes a distinguished gift for the scientist, the historian, the traveller, the reader, or anyone who appreciates the intersection of beauty and ideas. A piece that looks equally at home beside a globe, on a bookshelf, or at the center of a desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Specs table --\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #c8940a;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; font-weight: 700; width: 40%; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eArabic astrolabe-style armillary sphere\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; font-weight: 700; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eApprox. 13 1\/2\" x 11\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #c8940a;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; font-weight: 700; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eInterlocking celestial rings with Arabic script and celestial markings\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; font-weight: 700; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eBrass-toned metalwork\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003casdie\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe welcome all reasonable offers, we will also consider requests for dedications, autographs, and video messages from the \"Pawn Stars,\" just let us know in your message when you press \"\u003cstrong\u003eMake an Offer\u003c\/strong\u003e\"!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree US Shipping. Yes we do ship Internationally!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor any questions regarding this listing or help with orders email us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:orders@gspawn.com\"\u003eorders@gspawn.com\u003c\/a\u003e or call 702-272-0006.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe appreciate your business and look forward to helping you bring home a piece of history!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/asdie\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApprox. 13 1\/2\" x 11\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis Arabic Astrolabe Style Armillary Sphere shows signs of natural wear and tear such as dings, dents, scruff, and scrapes. In decent condition considering its age. For more information regarding the condition of this item please contact us directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe welcome all reasonable offers. We will also consider requests for dedications from the “Pawn Stars” Just let us know in your message when you press “Make an Offer”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping in the U.S. and U.S. territories! Yes, we do ship Internationally!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor any questions regarding this listing or help with orders email us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:%20orders@gspawn.com\"\u003eorders@gspawn.com\u003c\/a\u003e or call 702-272-0006.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe appreciate your business and look forward to helping you bring home a piece of history\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gold \u0026 Silver Pawn Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50972918120588,"sku":"GOS272712","price":431.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3543\/0796\/files\/ArabicAstrolabeStyleArmillarySphereDecorative_7.png?v=1782157841","url":"https:\/\/gspawn.com\/en-ca\/products\/arabic-astrolabe-style-armillary-sphere","provider":"Gold \u0026 Silver Pawn Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}