Orrery with brass gearwork and paper scale showing seven planets out to Uranus with wooden case, signed Banks, London with terrestrial globe marked Bardin, late 18th century. Printed base scale identical to that used with other similar instruments (see 1918-105 & 1979-154). The planets from Mars outwards are probably a later addition as they are undriven by wheelwork under the plate.
Details
- Category:
- Astronomy
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- 1979-153
- Measurements:
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overall: 400 x 820 mm
- credit:
- On loan from the Wellcome Trust
