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Antique Orrery – Tellurium by Paravia, Torino (1900, Italy)
Antique Orrery – Tellurium by Paravia, Torino (1900, Italy)

Antique Orrery – Tellurium by Paravia, Torino (1900, Italy)

Located in Madrid, ES

Rare and collectible orrery (tellurium) produced by the renowned Italian maker Paravia, Torino in

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Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Paper

1771 Choir Gaur; the Grand Orrery of the Ancient Druids
1771 Choir Gaur; the Grand Orrery of the Ancient Druids

1771 Choir Gaur; the Grand Orrery of the Ancient Druids

By John Smith

Located in Bath, GB

A scarce first edition of John Smith's study of the prehistorical monument Stonehenge, a early work on the subject, illustrated with three folding plates. The scarce first edition o...

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Antique 1770s British Books

Materials

Paper

A paradoxical orrery that demonstrates the earth-moon system. Italy circa 1860.
A paradoxical orrery that demonstrates the earth-moon system. Italy circa 1860.

A paradoxical orrery that demonstrates the earth-moon system. Italy circa 1860.

Located in Milan, IT

A paradoxical orrery that demonstrates the earth-moon system and its movement. The base of the

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass Surveyors Level by Troughton & Simms, London
Brass Surveyors Level by Troughton & Simms, London

Brass Surveyors Level by Troughton & Simms, London

By Troughton & Simms London

Located in Norwich, GB

makers and retailers’ by Edwin Banfield as working from The Orrery, 136 Fleet Street, London from 1826 to

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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Mid-Century Orrery on Later Base
Mid-Century Orrery on Later Base

Mid-Century Orrery on Later Base

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H 13 in W 19 in D 9 in

Mid-Century Orrery on Later Base

Located in Hudson, NY

Wonderful vintage model of Solar System. Made to hold in hand for class demonstrations.

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Vintage 1950s American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

19th Century Astronomical Brass Orrery
19th Century Astronomical Brass Orrery

19th Century Astronomical Brass Orrery

Located in New York, NY

Named for the Earl of Orrery who, at the beginning of the 18th Cent. in Ireland, had one made for

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Czech Orrery Astronomical Instruments Made by Jan Felkl in 1870
Antique Brass Czech Orrery Astronomical Instruments Made by Jan Felkl in 1870

Antique Brass Czech Orrery Astronomical Instruments Made by Jan Felkl in 1870

By Jan Felkl

Located in Milan, IT

Antique brass orrery planetarium made for the German market by Jan Felkl Prag in the second half of

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Antique 1860s Czech More Desk Accessories

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Iron

Tippensee Planetarium, circa 1910
Tippensee Planetarium, circa 1910

Tippensee Planetarium, circa 1910

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H 14 in W 24 in D 7 in

Tippensee Planetarium, circa 1910

Located in Doylestown, PA

An early 20th century planetarium orrery, hand operated displaying the phases of the earth, moon

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Orrery
Orrery

Orrery

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H 12 in Dm 34 in

Orrery

Located in Hudson, NY

planetary teaching model
sun surrounded by eight planets on movable armatures
paper label signifying the months

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Vintage 1960s American Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Early 20th century Orrery
Early 20th century Orrery

Early 20th century Orrery

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H 15 in W 22 in D 8.5 in

Early 20th century Orrery

Located in San Francisco, CA

Fantastic orrery in its original metal carrying case.

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Early 20th Century American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Iron

French 19th Century Orrery
French 19th Century Orrery

French 19th Century Orrery

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H 24 in W 33 in D 22 in

French 19th Century Orrery

Located in Norwalk, CT

A large French iron and brass and painted orrery. Which is a working model of the Solar System

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Antique 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

Trippensee Orrery Planetarium Globe
Trippensee Orrery Planetarium Globe

Trippensee Orrery Planetarium Globe

Located in Oakland, CA

Excellent man cave accessory. This geared tellurium features a spinning and revolving terrestrial globe, revolving spherical black-and-white representation of the moon, central plast...

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Vintage 1950s American Globes

Materials

Aluminum

Trippensee Orrery Planetarium Globe
Trippensee Orrery Planetarium Globe

Trippensee Orrery Planetarium Globe

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H 14 in W 24 in D 8.5 in

Trippensee Orrery Planetarium Globe

Located in Oakland, CA

Excellent man cave accessory. This geared tellurium features a spinning and revolving terrestrial globe, revolving spherical black-and-white representation of the moon, central plast...

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Vintage 1950s American Globes

Materials

Metal

Vintage Trippensee Planetarium Orrery
Vintage Trippensee Planetarium Orrery

Vintage Trippensee Planetarium Orrery

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H 13 in W 20 in D 7.5 in

Vintage Trippensee Planetarium Orrery

Located in Hudson, NY

This is simply a wonderful item, whether for education, enjoyment, or both. The Earth is an attractive 3" diameter terrestrial globe, the moon and Venus are painted wood balls, and t...

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20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

French Orrery Model of the Solar System
French Orrery Model of the Solar System

French Orrery Model of the Solar System

Located in San Francisco, CA

French Tabletop Orrery Model of the Solar System. The brass armillary surrounding a configuration

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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Brass, Steel

Parkes and Hadley Patent Brass Orrey
Parkes and Hadley Patent Brass Orrey

Parkes and Hadley Patent Brass Orrey

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H 7 in W 12 in D 10 in

Parkes and Hadley Patent Brass Orrey

Located in New York, NY

Parkes and Hadley patent brass table orrery. This decorative mechanical apparatus exhibits the

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Antique 19th Century English Desk Accessories

Orrery
Orrery

Orrery

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H 13.5 in Dm 24 in

Orrery

Located in Hudson, NY

The Trippensee Planetarium - dated 1908 - Detroit Michigan

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Early 20th Century American Globes

Rare Regency Period Astronomical Elton's Miniature Transparent Orrery circa 1817
Rare Regency Period Astronomical Elton's Miniature Transparent Orrery circa 1817

Rare Regency Period Astronomical Elton's Miniature Transparent Orrery circa 1817

By Elton's

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

The scarce Elton's miniature transparent Orrery, being a mechanical model of the solar system

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Scientific Instruments

Materials

Cut Glass, Mahogany, Paper

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Located in Dayton, OH

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$188,500

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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$128 / item

H 14 in W 12 in D 2 in

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By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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Antique 1680s Charles II Trunks and Luggage

Materials

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18th Century Gregorian Brass Telescope By Springer Of Bristol
18th Century Gregorian Brass Telescope By Springer Of Bristol

18th Century Gregorian Brass Telescope By Springer Of Bristol

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A fine 3" Gregorian telescope by Springer of Bristol, although signed this model is very similar to examples we have had by George Adams and could have been made by him for Springer ...

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Antique 18th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

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Pair Of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Kyoto School

Pair Of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Kyoto School

$1,200Sale Price / set|40% Off

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Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of Japanese cloisonne enameled brass vases. They feature a narrow neck, rounded body, and are decorated with an intricate pattern of floral designs in various colors, and gilt...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Vases

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Brass, Enamel

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$2,750Sale Price / set|50% Off

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Located in Long Island City, NY

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A Pair of Mintons Pâte-sur-pâte Peacock Blue Moon Flasks
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By Minton

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

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Antique 19th Century English Porcelain

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Salvador Dali Art Recipe Book, Les Diners de Gala, 1971 France, First Edition
Salvador Dali Art Recipe Book, Les Diners de Gala, 1971 France, First Edition

Salvador Dali Art Recipe Book, Les Diners de Gala, 1971 France, First Edition

Located in New York, NY

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20th Century French Books

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Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase Signed
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase Signed

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Located in Long Island City, NY

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Located in Wien, AT

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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$67,500

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Located in Queens, NY

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Located in Dallas, TX

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Vintage Lapis Lazuli, Onyx & Sterling Silver Pill Box - Mexico - Circa 1970's

Vintage Lapis Lazuli, Onyx & Sterling Silver Pill Box - Mexico - Circa 1970's

Located in Chatham, ON

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Antique Italian Inlaid Savonarola Chair Reupholstered in Your Fabric

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Orreries For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of orreries for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, all orreries available were constructed with great care. Orreries have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Regency and Victorian orreries are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made orreries over the years, but those made by Jan Felkl, Elton's and Troughton & Simms London are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Orreries?

Prices for orreries start at $395 and top out at $15,000 with the average selling for $2,621.
Questions About Orreries
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, you can purchase an orrery. An orrery is a mechanical model of the Solar System that illustrates the relative positions of the planets and moons around the sun. Of course, the model is not to scale because there is simply too much space to cover to make that possible. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and contemporary orreries from some of the world’s top sellers.

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