A George Philips patent orrery and planisphere, English, circa 1900, (2)
Lot 123
A George Philips patent orrery and planisphere,
English, circa 1900,
(2)
Sold for £ 780 (US$ 1,036) inc. premium

Lot Details
A George Philips patent orrery and planisphere, English, circa 1900,
the simulated leather and printed card revolving discs lettered Philips' Patent Orrery for finding the positions of the various planets for every hours of the year and Philips' Panisphere showing the principle stars visible for every hour in the year, the orrery mounted with two brass index arms one lettered SUN and the other PLANET 10in (25.5cm) diameter (2)
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