An armillary sphere is a simple demonstration device constructed from rings and hoops, made from the second century to the nineteenth depicting the moon, sun, and planets in relation to the earth, usually made of bronze or brass, and periodically revised as theories of cosmology changed. The most attractive examples were made in the eighteenth century. The orrery is a more sophisticated version, usually powered by clockwork.

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St James House Co London eight day Orrery clock of brass…

St James House Orrery Clock with Planetary Indicators

St James House Co London eight day Orrery clock of brass construction with central pointers and other indicators detailing time, calendar and six planets, mercury to Saturn orbiting the sun in real-time. The eight-day clock movement in working order,…

A 20th century orrery planetarium clock by St James's House of…

St James's House Orrery Planetarium Clock

A 20th century orrery planetarium clock by St James's House of London, brass construction with central pointers and other indicators detailing time, calendar and six planets (Mercury to Saturn) orbiting the sun in real-time. The eight-day clock movement…

An Orrery, George Philip & Son, London, late 19th century, a…

Antique Orrery Clock by George Philip & Son, London

An Orrery, George Philip & Son, London, late 19th century, a dark green variegated marble clock base with orrery mounted to top. The clock dial with a gilded finish and Arabic numerals. Signed George Philip & Son- 32 Fleet street- London, 156 cm high, 40…

Glass domed planetary clock. C 1960.

1960 Planetary Clock with Glass Dome

Glass domed planetary clock. C 1960.

A contemporary Orrery clock, made for Patek Philippe 20th…

Patek Philippe Orrery Clock

A contemporary Orrery clock, made for Patek Philippe 20th century, 35 cm high