Grand orrery
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Grand orrery
Grand orreries were educational tools and status symbols, affordable only to the most wealthy. This one stands on a polygonal black wooden base with four trestle legs and brass feet. Panels around the side of the base are gilt framed and painted with the twelve signs of the zodiac. There is a clock in between Leo and Gemini which is signed by the maker (James Simmonds, London), which strikes on the hour. The upper surface of the orrery consists of four moveable wooden circles of different dimensions that are coloured blue. This surface conceals all the supports and gearing, made by Malby & Co., in the cavity beneath. Although mechanically driven, the orrery can be speeded up by inserting a handle in a socket and rotating it.
James Simmonds (clock)
- Image reference: L4475
- National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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Every framed picture is created by hand in our workshop by specialist framers.
Black, white, brown, silver, gold or natural frames available, supplied ready to hang.
All our frames have a smooth satin finish, and measure 20mm (front face) by 23mm (depth from wall).
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All products are printed in the UK, using the latest digital presses and a giclée printmaking process.
We only use premium branded inks, and colours are independently verified to last between 100 and 200 years.
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We print everything to order so delivery times may vary but all framed pictures are despatched within 5-7 days via courier or recorded mail.
Due to the coronovirus pandemic and Brexit situation, current shipping times may be longer, particularly for destinations outside the UK.
Delivery to the UK is £10 for a single framed print.
We will happily replace your order if everything isn’t 100% perfect.
