Philips' Planisphere and Philips' Patent Orrery

Made:
1910-1915 in London
maker:
George Philip & Son

Philips' Planisphere and Philips' Patent Orrery, 10-inch models, by George Philip and Son London, c.1910. Printed paper on card with leather horizon aperture.

Philips' Planisphere

Philips' Planisphere

1910-1915
Philips' Patent Orrery

Philips' Patent Orrery

1910-1915

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
1979-149
Materials:
paper and leather
type:
astronomical maps and planispheres
credit:
On loan from the Wellcome Trust

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