Orrery
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Orrery
This rare 19th century orrery has an unusual pulley system to simulate the motions of the Earth and the Moon. The wooden base is covered with printed paper that bears the calendar and zodiacal scales and is supported by three painted and varnished wooden legs. The moving parts consist of the Earth and the Moon, which are turned using a pulley systems consisting of three wheels and strings. The planets Venus and Mercury are on hinged arms and can be moved manually. The central Sun is brass, and the planets and Moon are ivory, except for the Earth, which has paper gores. A pointer moves with the planets and indicates the date on the printed scale.
Newton & Sons
- Image reference: F3517
- National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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All products are printed in the UK, using the latest digital presses and a giclée printmaking process.
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We print everything to order so delivery times may vary but all unframed prints are despatched within 2-4 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 £5 for an unframed print of any size.
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