Accession No

1139

Brief Description

planetary gearing for orrery, by Watkins and Hill, English, 2/2 18th Century

Origin

England; London; Charing Cross

Maker

Watkins and Hill

Class

astronomy

Earliest Date

1750

Latest Date

1800

Inscription Date

Material

metal (brass, oxidised brass, steel)

Dimensions

height 36mm; diameter 59mm

Special Collection

Provenance

Donated by Pullen, 1952.

Inscription

‘Watkins & Hill, Charing Cross’ (underside)

Description Notes

Brass planetary gearing for orrery. Squat brass cylinder carrying toothed ring on top; within the ring a small gear wheel moves on an arm between the centre and the ring.

Condition fair (very tarnished); complete.

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