Orrery planetary model by William Jones, 1787-1790

Made:: 1787-1790 in London

maker:: William Jones

Simple portable orrery with brass gearwork and paper scale showing the Sun, Earth & Moon with mahogany case by W. Jones, London, late 18th century.

Details

Category:: Astronomy

Collection:: Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection

Object Number:: 1987-1133

Materials:: brass, paper, wood, ivory and complete

Measurements:: overall: 110 x 240 x 190 mm

type:: demonstration models, orreries and planetaria (models)

credit:: On loan from the Wellcome Trust

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