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Limited Edition Mid-Century Orrery Clock by Devon Clocks

About the Item

This unusual astronomical clock was designed by John Mercer Of Exeter, for the Devon Clock Company as part of the Heritage Collection. The movement with going barrel and platform lever escapement driving two silvered revolving Roman and Arabic chapter rings. The indirect drive to the heliocentric orrery above, displaying the sun and its seven closest satellites. The turned socle base on mahogany plinth with glass dome. The first orrery that was a planetarium of the modern era was produced in 1710, and one was presented to Charles Boyle, 4th Earl of Orrery – hence the name. It was designed By Thomas Tompion and George Graham, and manufactured by the celebrated instrument maker John Rowley of London. This clock is a fun and intriguing timepiece that sits well on a table to be admired from all angles. This clock needs to be serviced before we can ship it in order for it to have our two year guarantee.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.12 in (46 cm)Width: 9.06 in (23 cm)Depth: 9.06 in (23 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1979
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Amersham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1101stDibs: LU9135236143352
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