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