Collection

Orrery planetary model by Newton & Son, 1846-1857

Made:
1846-1857 in London
maker:
Newton & Son

Orrery with brass gearwork and paper scale showing eight planets out to Neptune by Newton and Son, London, with wooden case, mid 19th century.

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
1979-151
Materials:
wood, paper, brass, ivory and complete
Measurements:
overall (estimate): 280 x 940 mm
type:
demonstration models, orreries, planetaria (models) and terrestrial globe
credit:
On loan from the Wellcome Trust

Parts

Wooden case for orrery by Newton and Sons

Wooden case for orrery by Newton and Sons

Wooden case for orrery by Newton and Sons, London, mid 19th century.

Measurements:
overall: 320 x 470 x 470 mm
Materials:
pine
Object Number:
1979-151 Pt1
type:
components , storage boxes and instruments

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