Orreries
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
Category
Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Paper
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...
Category
Antique 1770s British Books
Materials
Paper
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 12.5 in W 19.75 in D 13.25 in
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
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Recent Sales
Mid-Century Orrery on Later Base
Located in Hudson, NY
Wonderful vintage model of Solar System.
Made to hold in hand for class demonstrations.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Antique 1860s Czech More Desk Accessories
Materials
Iron
H 18.9 in W 29.53 in D 11.03 in
A very fine George III Two Handled Tray made in London in 1789 by Crouch & Hannam.
Located in London, GB
. Lawrence Boyle, 9th Earl of Cork abd Orrery.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Platters and Serveware
Antique Rare Mechanical Orrery, Astronomical Instrument by Jan Felkl Praga 1870
By Jan Felkl
Located in Milan, IT
Rare orrery, or mechanical model depicting the solar system, from the second half of the 19th
Category
Antique 1860s Czech Globes
Materials
Brass
H 18.51 in W 23.63 in D 7.09 in
Tippensee Planetarium, circa 1910
Located in Doylestown, PA
An early 20th century planetarium orrery, hand operated displaying the phases of the earth, moon
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Brass
Orrery
Located in Hudson, NY
planetary teaching model
sun surrounded by eight planets on movable armatures
paper label signifying the months
sun surrounded by eight planets on movable armatures
paper label signifying the months
Category
Vintage 1960s American Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Early 20th century Orrery
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fantastic orrery in its original metal carrying case.
Category
Early 20th Century American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Iron
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Copper, Iron
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...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Globes
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Globes
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Brass, Steel
Parkes and Hadley Patent Brass Orrey
Located in New York, NY
Parkes and Hadley patent brass table orrery. This decorative mechanical apparatus exhibits the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desk Accessories
Orrery
Located in Hudson, NY
The Trippensee Planetarium - dated 1908 - Detroit Michigan
Category
Early 20th Century American Globes
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
H 10 in W 8.25 in D 3.5 in
People Also Browsed
Antique 1719 English "The Compleat Herbal" Volume 1 First Edition Book
By Joseph Pitton de Tournefort
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique first edition book titled "The Compleat Herbal" or 'The botanical institutions of Mr. Tournefort' was published in 1719 in England on paper and bound in leather in the p...
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
Antique Books circa 1696, The Life of Leopold I Hapsburg
Located in Opole, PL
We present you three volumes in Spanish which describe the life of Leopold I Hapsburg.
Published in Milan in 1696.
All the volumes are decorated with various graphics by Pieter Bal...
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
CAMDEN - The Historie of the Life & Death of Mary Stuart - SECOND EDITION - 1636
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: CAMDEN, William.
TITLE: The Historie of the Life and Death of Mary Stuart Queene of Scotland.
PUBLISHER: London: by John Haviland, and are to be sold by William Sheares, 1...
Category
Antique 1630s British Books
Materials
Leather
H 5.75 in W 3.63 in D 2 in
Estate American Surveyor's Transit Level in Original Fitted Oak Box, 1930s-1940s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate American surveyor's transit level in original fitted oak box and signed "BOSTROM- BRODY mf6, Atlanta GA.", circa 1930-1940s. Model #4, Serial #47. Bostrom began his company in...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Oak
H 12 in W 6 in D 5 in
Oxidised Surveyors Level by Reid and Young
Located in Norwich, GB
Oxidised surveyors level by Reid and Young
Mounted on a circular base with threaded aperture or tripod mounting with four holding rings. Thirteen and a half inch adjustable brass ...
Category
Vintage 1920s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Orreries", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
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
- Can I buy an orrery?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
Read More
Medal-Worthy Memorabilia from Epic Past Olympic Games
Get into the games! These items celebrate the events, athletes, host countries and sporting spirit.
Ahoy! You’ve Never Seen a Collection of Sailor Art and Kitsch Quite Like This
French trendsetter and serial collector Daniel Rozensztroch tells us about his obsession with objects related to seafaring men.
39 Incredible Swimming Pools
It's hard to resist the allure of a beautiful pool. So, go ahead and daydream about whiling away your summer in paradise.
Pamela Shamshiri Shares the Secrets behind Her First-Ever Book and Its Effortlessly Cool Interiors
The sought-after designer worked with the team at Hoffman Creative to produce a monograph that beautifully showcases some of Studio Shamshiri's most inspiring projects.
Moroccan Artworks and Objects Take Center Stage in an Extraordinary Villa in Tangier
Italian writer and collector Umberto Pasti opens the doors to his remarkable cave of wonders in North Africa.
Montecito Has Drawn Royalty and Celebrities, and These Homes Are Proof of Its Allure
Hollywood A-listers, ex-pat aristocrats and art collectors and style setters of all stripes appreciate the allure of the coastal California hamlet — much on our minds after recent winter floods.
Whaam! Blam! Pow! — a New Book on Pop Art Packs a Punch
Publishing house Assouline and writer Julie Belcove have teamed up to trace the history of the genre, from Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol and Yayoi Kusama to Mickalene Thomas and Jeff Koons.
The Sparkling Legacy of Tiffany & Co. Explained, One Jewel at a Time
A gorgeous new book celebrates — and memorializes — the iconic jeweler’s rich heritage.