A large antique Portuguese gilt brass astrolabe featuring a magnificent piece of historical and navigational significance. Featuring intricate engravings and detailing, it showcases the Portuguese coat of arms on the back, symbolizing the maritime exploration and conquests of the Portuguese Empire during the Age of Discovery. Astrolabes were essential navigational instruments used by sailors and astronomers to determine celestial positions, aiding in navigation across the seas and mapping of the stars. Circa the late 18th or the early 19th century. Antique Astrolabes And Navigation Tools For Collectors.
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