This spectacular vintage scientific instrument with instructions has the futuristic design of the space age era, when it was created. Once a educational tool, it is still just as functional today. Inside the celestial sphere is a terrestrial globe. The legend on the globe is actually made of 12 individual paper gores. The Globe is mounted onto a fixed axis and has a wire ring around it with a object made of sponge (?) attached. We’re not confident if this is a representation of the moon or satellites? An additional mounting with a wire arm and a red ball representing the sun is located inside the sphere and can be rotated around earth with a knob attached to the outside of the celestial globe. The exterior mounting of the sphere is made of Bakelite and encloses a compass on the very top. It has a molded plastic hour dial, a meridian ring as well as many other features. Total height of this model is c 13.5 inches with a (globe only) diameter of c 6 inches. Including horizon ring, the diameter extends to about 10.5 inches Please view pictures for details. Feel free to e-mail us if there are any additional questions you may have. The artifact itself is in exceptional condition, no clouding of the clear plastic and all is functional, including the compass. A rare opportunity to obtain a true space age era artifact! $595 — Item : 1115TORICA60 -