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Orrery by Thomas Wright

Orrery by Thomas Wright

1735-1745
George II's Grand Orrery

George II's Grand Orrery

1733
Orrery planetary model by Thomas Wright, 1718-1747

Orrery planetary model by Thomas Wright, 1718-1747

1718-1747
Callipers by Thomas Wright, early 18th century.

Callipers by Thomas Wright, early 18th century.

early 18th century
English horary quadrant, 1718-1747

English horary quadrant, 1718-1747

1718-1747
Culpeper microscope by T. Wright in oak case

Culpeper microscope by T. Wright in oak case

Telescope, 4 draw

Telescope, 4 draw

Yard measure, engraved: "Navy Office Deptford 1730"

Yard measure, engraved: "Navy Office Deptford 1730"

1730
Curve-bow flexible drawing curve by Thomas Wright

Curve-bow flexible drawing curve by Thomas Wright

Boxfoot Culpeper microscope

Boxfoot Culpeper microscope

1731-1770
Large size pyramidal case with trade card for Thomas Wright of London

Large size pyramidal case with trade card for Thomas Wright of London

1731-1770
Simple theodolite, British, 1731-1747

Simple theodolite, British, 1731-1747

1731-1747
Part of simple theodolite, British, 1731-1747

Part of simple theodolite, British, 1731-1747

1731-1747
Stand for simple theodolite, British, 1731-1747

Stand for simple theodolite, British, 1731-1747

1731-1747
Tripod for simple theodolite, British, 1731-1747

Tripod for simple theodolite, British, 1731-1747

1731-1747
Gunner's callipers

Gunner's callipers

1718-1747
Gregorian reflecting telescope of 2 5/8 inch aperture and 16 inch focal length by Thomas Wright

Gregorian reflecting telescope of 2 5/8 inch aperture and 16 inch focal length by Thomas Wright

1826-1842
Large orrery with twelve sided mahogany base and armillary bands showing six planets out to Saturn. Unsigned by the maker but probaby made by T. Wright or B.Cole, mid 18th century. Small plate indicates that it was repaired by Nairne & Blunt in 1790.

Orrery planetary model probably Thomas Wright, 1740-1747

1740-1747
Book, "A description of an astronomical instrument, being the orrery reduc'd : which shews the use of it so far as relates to the motion of the Earth and Moon, explain'd to the meanest capacity, made either in silver, brass or wood.", by Thomas Wright and published by Thomas Wright, London, c.1720. Located at the Science Museum Library at Wroughton. Shelfmark: O.B. WRI WRIGHT.

Astronomy book by Thomas Wright

1718-1722
Orrery showing Sun, Earth & Moon by Thomas Wright, London early 18th century. Modified for display with wooden base (removed) and later separate pulley to drive wheelwork (removed).

Orrery planetary model by Thomas Wright, 1718-1747

1718-1747
Microscope by Thomas Wright

Microscope by Thomas Wright

1740
Gunner's callipers, engraved "Tho Wright Fecit" in grey shagreen case

Gunner's callipers

1718-1747
Simple theodolite and tripod by Thomas Wright, Fleet Street, London, England, 1731-1747

Simple theodolite, British, 1731-1747

1731-1747
Altazimuth theodolite with level, 10 inch, by Thomas Wright, Fleet Street, London, 1718-1747.

Altazimuth theodolite with level, British, 1718-1747

1718-1747
Large orrery on pedestal base with with gilded horse head decorations beneath the calendar ring and glazed cover, original maker unknown, enlarged by Thomas Wright, Fleet Street, London, 1733. Inscribed 'All the Machinery of this instrument was made new in 1733 by Tho Wright Instrument maker to His MAJESTY GEORGE II'.

George II's Grand Orrery

1733
Glazed cover for grand orrery, or planetarium, by Thomas Wright, London, 1733.

Glazed cover for grand orrery

1733