Miniature whatsit ?

[Grundestoun]

I bought a bunch of brass miniatures at a thrift store. I have identified every one but this one? I have no idea what to call it to look it up. Did a search of brass miniatures and did not find one like it. Any help appreciated. Thanks!!!!

 

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[nhbenz]

I see some listed as decorative or ornamental (rather than functioning) gyroscopes.

 

[Broken knee]

It's An armillary sphere (variations are known as spherical astrolabe, armilla, or armil) is a model of the celestial sphere. HH
BK

 

[yaxthri]

Yes have the same one. I think these are made in Germany.