1908 Trippensee Planetarium Co. Orrery

Item Details

A 1908 Trippensee Planetarium Co. orrery. This scientific model features movable chain parts allowing for positioning of Earth, the Moon, Mercury and Venus around the Sun with a seasonal horoscope calendar affixed to the round base. A compass inlay is located in the arm along with a metal plaque with the manufacturer’s name and date. The piece is composed of metal, wood, and paperboard.

Condition

- surface wear, dust, and abrasions throughout; tears and marks to planetary surfaces particularly to Earth; discoloration to metal throughout; lower chain hangs loosely from gears; seasonal calendar to base worn; all gears above arm move.

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Item #

18WDC105-047