Who makes large (6-foot+) outdoor metal armillary world globes?

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Request for Question Clarification by sublime1-ga on 11 Dec 2002 20:59 PST

singasong...

There are essentially only two resources readily
located on the internet. Both of these normally
limit their works, which are individually commissioned,
to diameters of 3 feet. You would have to negotiate
the creation of a work such as you desire, and there
is no guarantee of success in doing so. Shall I provide
information on these resources, or are you already 
aware of them?

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Clarification of Question by singasong-ga on 12 Dec 2002 18:03 PST

Some years ago I was looking for a large six-foot armillary (open)
world globe and found a listing on one of the search engines for a
company that does this. I contacted them and they sent me a picture of
one they had done, which was exactly what I needed. Then the need for
it at that time expired and I can't find any of the info from that
company. But the ones you listed do not ring a bell. I think I would
recognize it if I saw it. Seems as if it was somewhere in the
mid-west, but I'm not certain of that. I have checked several of the
usual search engines and have looked at a lot of the listings there.
Have tried many different variations of the wording of my search, but
none have turned up this other company. Thought perhaps you would have
sources other than the usual internet listings.

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Request for Question Clarification by sublime1-ga on 12 Dec 2002 22:21 PST

singasong...

Love the nickname!
Well, I'll take a chance and give you what I've found.
If you can afford a 6 foot armillary, you won't quibble
about honoring the cost of your question, so I'll post
it as a clarification request, and if it will do, post
a clarification saying so, and I'll post it as the
answer.

As I said, you'll have to negotiate with these artisans
to produce what you desire.

The first is Mark Chase, and his contact page is here:
http://www.planetary-visions.com/contactme.html

"Each of my solid brass and sometimes copper armillary
 spheres are unique, handmade one at time works of art
 that I have crafted to fill the void between the
 original instruments and inexpensive reproductions.
 Only a limited number of units are produced each year
 entirely by myself.  Sizes range from 1 to 3 feet in
 diameter and from 19 inches to 4 feet in height
 depending on the base style. Pedestal height for 2 to
 3 foot diameter units is recommended to be from 27 to
 40 inches . Total mounted height will therefore range
 from approx. 5 to 6.5 feet. Please note that pedestals
 are not included."

"Each unit is essentially commissioned, based on your
 individual needs and the design options and sizes
 available."
http://www.planetary-visions.com/abmyarspher.html

Samples:
http://www.planetary-visions.com/itavnow.html
and:
http://www.planetary-visions.com/


The second is Sally Hersh. Her homepage is here:
http://www.sallyhersh.com/

An example of her work (sold out), along with 
contact information and price, is here:
http://www.sallyhersh.com/sundials_3.htm


Searches done, via Google:

outdoor metal armillary world globes
://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=outdoor+metal+armillary+world+globes&btnG=Google+Search


I understand your preference to locate the 
company you once saw, yet I'm reasonably sure
you won't find pieces of the size you seek,
unless you locate a previously owned unit.
The resources I have located are almost certainly
the largest specimens you will find, new.

sublime1-ga

Here are the largest ones I could find:

http://shopping.gonegardening.com/xq/ASP/dept_id.88003/pf_id.8802000/referer./qx/gg_shop/product.htm

http://campbells-nrsy.com/Spotlight/Accents.htm

http://www.finegardenproducts.com/fgp/index.cfm?fuseaction=customer.category&boutique=&category_code=Armillary

They really are beautiful!  Best of luck in finding the one that's
right for you, and let me know if you need anything else!

-Rebekah