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
$5,382
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
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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
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Antique 19th Century Italian Tribal Chairs
Materials
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Materials
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Located in Dayton, OH
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Cabinets
Materials
Oak
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Fossilised Dinosaur Skin
Located in London, GB
Fossilised Skin of a Brachylophosaurus
Approx. 80 Million y/o
An exceptional specimen of fossilised dinosaur skin, preserving the hexagonal scales of a Brachylophosaurus (“short-...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Renaissance Period Hand Carved Oak Panels, 16th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of two 16th century oak panels, one representing a character accompanied by a dog, the other a character in flames, probably saints.
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Category
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Tiffany Studios New York "Nautilus" Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A natural form captured masterfully in regular glass paneling, the shade of this Tiffany Studios New York lamp graduates from emerald green to a clean off-white as it unfurls, mimick...
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20th Century Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Andrianna Shamaris Coral Fan
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
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Category
2010s Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Pair Of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Kyoto School
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
Materials
Brass, Enamel
$1,300 Sale Price / set
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18th Century Rare European Vellum Book
Located in Wainscott, NY
18th Century Rare European Vellum book found in Germany.
This book has aged beautifully with exquisite patina.
Vellum (derived from the Latin word vitulinum meaning "made fro...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century German Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase Signed
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine quality Japanese vase from the time of Emperor Meiji, 1868 to 1912. Of a baluster form with slightly lobed shoulders, the body is adorned with a finely detailed shaded cloison...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Metal
$4,875 Sale Price
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H 12 in Dm 4 in
19th Century Andrew J. Lloyd Boston Brass Telescope on Wooden Tripod with Case
Located in Milford, NH
A fine antique brass telescope, stamped Andrew J. Lloyd Company, a Boston, MA retailer active 1850-1875. Brass tubes and fittings, includes the original collapsible wooden tripod sta...
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
$1,950
H 72 in Dm 35.25 in
Antique Vintage Wooden Ebony Lapis Lazuli Walking Stick Cane Sterling Silver 19C
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very Stylish Fine Quality Polished Ebony Lady’s or Gentleman’s Walking Cane of English origin, mid to late Nineteenth Century.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorab...
Materials
Sterling Silver
$807
H 35.5 in W 35.5 in D 35.5 in
A Swedish Grace Birch and Palisander inlaid Chest of Drawers, Circa 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Grace birch and palisander inlaid chest of drawers, Circa 1930s, probably produced for Nordiska Komapaniet, the rectangular top above three long drawers with palisades band...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
$14,000
H 31 in W 40.5 in D 18.5 in
Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Tetsusabiji Uchidashi Gomai Dou Gusoku (Five-Plate Russet Iron Embossed Cuirass Armor), crafted in the 18th century, exemplifies the pinnacle of Edo-period samurai arm...
Category
Antique 18th Century Asian Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Copper, Iron
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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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Category
Antique 1680s Charles II Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron, Nickel
$131,977 Sale Price
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Salvador Dali Art Recipe Book, Les Diners de Gala, 1971 France, First Edition
Located in New York, NY
A rare, collectable, first edition, Salvador Dali art and recipe cookbook, 'Les Diners de Gala', 1971, Paris, France. (Copy/text is in English language.) A great piece to add to a co...
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20th Century French Books
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Paper
$1,850
H 12.25 in W 8.75 in D 1.63 in
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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
- 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.
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