The Tall Orrery ClockThe Tall Orrery Clock

Approximate dimensions - Base Diameter: 7" (17.5cm) x Height: 17" (42.5cm); Weight: 7lb (3.17 kilos);

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The time and the movement of six planets - all in one timepiece. Named after Charles, Fourth Earl of Orrery in 1716, the clock has, in fact, two movements. The timepiece shows time on horizontal revolving dials and is linked to the upper Planetary train - the Orrery movement. We show 6 planets whch are geared to rotate exactly as in nature:

Earth - 365 days

Mercury - 87 days

Venus - 229 days

Mars - 689 days

Jupiter - 4339 days

Saturn - 29.5 years

We supply a setting chart giving locations for each planet on the 1st of the month. Both movements are wound by a single key incorporated in the mahogany base. A suitable glass dome with additional mahogany base is available at a supplement of £95.

Price: £1446

(Deposit: £137.50. Remaining payment on completion.)