Orrery planetary model by Newton & Son, 1851-1857

Made:
1851-1857 in London
maker:
Newton & Son
Pulley operated orrery showing the Sun

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Pulley operated orrery showing the Sun
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Pulley operated orrery showing the Sun, Earth & Moon with printed scales on wooden base by Newton and Son, London

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
1979-158
Materials:
wood, paper, ivory, brass and complete
Measurements:
overall: 285 x 360 x 320 mm
type:
demonstration models, orreries, planetaria (models) and terrestrial globe
credit:
On loan from the Wellcome Trust