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