Orrery planetary model with gearwork, 1770-1780

Made:
1770-1780 in England

Orrery with brass gearwork and paper scale showing four planets out to the Earth, with wooden case, unsigned, 18th century. Printed base scale identical to that used with other similar instruments (see 1918-105 & 1979-153).

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
1979-154
Materials:
brass, wood, paper, ivory and complete
Measurements:
overall: 220 x 380 x 320 mm
type:
demonstration models, orreries, planetaria (models) and terrestrial globe
credit:
On loan from the Wellcome Trust

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