The mariner’s astrolabe was heavy, open-spoked and plain, built to hang still in the wind on a rolling deck. Ours has the same four spokes, the ring, the shackle and a turning alidade.
Measured drawing · RL-008
Provenance
Bronze mariner’s astrolabe
Portuguese navigation · 16th–17th century
Navigators · RL-008
Astrolabe Pendant
A mariner’s astrolabe, 2 cm wide
€150
Provenance
- Based on
- Bronze mariner’s astrolabe
- Culture
- Portuguese navigation
- Period
- 16th–17th century
- Region
- Atlantic
- Reference
- Museum and inventory number published on the card once verified.
Our piece isA reproductionSame form and proportions as the original, in a wearable size.
Details
- Dimensions
- Diameter 2 cm · chain 50 cm
- Weight
- 6 g
Materials & care
Nickel-free, tested to EN 1811. Store in the pouch, away from perfume and chlorine. Silver darkens with time; a soft cloth brings it back. Vermeil can be re-plated by us at cost.
Shipping & returns
Tracked shipping across Europe, free on orders over €150. Made to order: ships in about 6 weeks. Return any piece within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.