Patent model in brass of a pantoscope, invented by Charles Emmanuel of Paris, patented in America [Patent No. 45,954 January 17, 1865] and made by T. Auvray, Paris. Patent model in brass of a pantoscope 1865
Tin container associated with the Orrery planetary model by Thomas Wright. Contains spare parts including a wheel
Demonstration model, carriage slam-door lock, in mahogany frame, British Railways, ex King's Cross, c. 1950. Demonstration model 1950
Patent model of improved orrery by John G. Moore of Philadelphia, US Patent 51072 dated 21st November 1865, with original tag. Patent model of orrery planetary mechanism, 1865 1865
Orrery patented 1897 (No.578,108 USA) and 1910 (No.958,139 USA) by Alexander Laing and manufactured by Laing Planetarium Company, Detroit, Michigan. Orrery planetary model by the Laing Planetarium Company, 1910-1920 1910-1920
Orrery by Parkes and Hadley to illustrate motions of Sun and Earth/Moon, complete with accessories in fitted box Orrery planetary model by Parkes and Hadley, 1889-1894 1889-1894
Orrery with brass gearwork and paper scale showing eight planets out to Neptune by Newton and Son, London, with wooden case, mid 19th century. Orrery planetary model by Newton & Son, 1846-1857 1846-1857
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). Orrery planetary model with gearwork, 1770-1780 1770-1780
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
Foucault's gyroscope demonstration apparatus; comprising, tripod stand 17 1/2-inch high with suspended circle, gyroscope spinning mechanism, two gyroscopes, small stand with scale, microscope and stand, mahogany stand for adjusting, gyroscope [boxes sold ScM.1806/83/1]. Used at the South Kensington Museums for demonstations. Gyroscopes for demonstrating the Earth's rotation, 1883 1883