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Orrery by Thomas Wright

1735-1745

Yard measure, engraved: "Navy Office Deptford 1730"

1730

Callipers by Thomas Wright, early 18th century.

early 18th century

Drawing of Grand Orrery by Thomas Wright and engraving of 'The Grand Orrery' by John Rowley

1715-1728

George II's Grand Orrery

1733

Culpeper microscope by T. Wright in oak case

Curve-bow flexible drawing curve by Thomas Wright

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

1731-1770

Telescope, 4 draw

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

1826-1842

English horary quadrant, 1718-1747

1718-1747

Boxfoot Culpeper microscope

1731-1770

Orrery planetary model by Thomas Wright, 1718-1747

1718-1747

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

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

Altazimuth theodolite with level, British, 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

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