ORRERY
T1985.87
Box contains: main mechanism on circular wooden base, Instruction booklet (foxed, dogeared, etc), 48pp: 'The/ Description and Use/ OF A / NEW PORTABLE/ ORRERY.....by WILLIAM JONES/ Mathematical Instrument Maker/ London/ ...MDCCLXXXVII....'.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | T1985.87 |
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| Accession Date: | 1 Jan 1970 |
| Credit: | Estate of RH Goodman |
Material
| Wood | 0 - Whole |
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| Brass/Metal |
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| Ivory/Skeletal |
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Measurement
| dimensions | 22.5 x 12 x 22cm |
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