Brass Tellurian
Paul Räth 20th Century

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Brass tellurian
Paul Räth
Brass Tellurian
Leipzig: c. 1920s
14 inches high; 24 inches long
Sold, please inquire as to the availability of similar items.

An astronomical demonstration device with brass arm and base, geared so that earth and moon revolve around the sun to demonstrate various principles of astronomy such as seasons and eclipses. Having a three-inch terrestrial globe revolving at one end of a brass arm around the sun, represented by a candle above a disc with engraved paper calendar and zodiac. A wooden representation of the moon revolves around the globe.