Geared Orrery
Prague: c. 1890
19 inches high; 25 inches long
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Geared Orrery
Jan Felkl & Son, 19th Century
Jan Felkl & Son, 19th Century
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An astronomical demonstration device, geared so that the earth and planets revolve around the sun to demonstrate various principles of astronomy such as seasons and eclipses. Having a three-inch terrestrial globe turning at the end of a cast-iron arm, with a wooden representation of the moon revolving around the earth and three arms with wooden balls representing Mars, Mercury and Venus. A candle is lit to represent the sun, above a round disc with engraved paper calendar and zodiac. All on a decorated cast iron base.
This globe was made by European globe maker Jan Felkl & Son. Read more about them in our Guide to Globe Makers.