Instrument for finding the position of the various planets for every hour in the year. With detailed instructions. Dates from early 1900s. Condition: in Very Good condition. Free postage in the U.K. International delivery by Global Shipping Programme.
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About Orrery. 2- Orreries are often used as educational tools to teach about the solar system and the laws of planetary motion, and they can also be appreciated as works of art and engineering. Finish : Antique Finish.
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Raised on three splayed hinged tripod legs. 63cms tall approx., 32cms wide. Weighs just over 3kg.
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A very attractive plate, originally extracted from an original and authentic encyclopaedia from 1875. Slight knick to top right corner, Reverse is blank.
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This would be due to age. The gesso on the sun is flaking.
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Old Original Antique Victorian Print 1851 Adam'S Orrery Jacob Bell Monmouth Tree Lackington An antique page print from the Illustrated London News. Date if known in the title. The size of each single page print is approximately (including margins as seen) 10 x 14.5 inches (260x370) and the size of each double page print is approximately 20 x 14.5 inches (510x370). All prints are genuine antiques and not modern reproductions. Please check images carefully for any foxing and wear that may have occured over it's long lifespan. All prints are original antique prints and are not copies. Many are unique and rare. All products are delivered securely in a re-inforced hard back envelope or a postal tube.
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About Orrery. 2- Orreries are often used as educational tools to teach about the solar system and the laws of planetary motion, and they can also be appreciated as works of art and engineering. Finish : Antique Finish.
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The entire assembly is mounted on a turned ebonized wooden central standard, set on a round, stepped, maroon colored dense plastic base, with a circular zodiac dial affixed to the top, printed in black on gold.
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