W. JONES A NEW PORTABLE ORRERY, CIRCA 1791 with 7¾in. diameter oak platform with printed plate for seasons, months and star signs, signed as per title at centre, and complete with mechanical geared earth and moon revolving around a gilt sun or candle; and a planetarium with ivory planets with orbiting moons etc., contained within original fitted mahogany case with inset case for planetarium including alternative planet balls -- 8 7/8in. (22.5cm.) diameter
W. JONES A NEW PORTABLE ORRERY, CIRCA 1791 with 7¾in. diameter oak platform with printed plate for seasons, months and star signs, signed as per title at centre, and complete with mechanical geared earth and moon revolving around a gilt sun or candle; and a planetarium with ivory planets with orbiting moons etc., contained within original fitted mahogany case with inset case for planetarium including alternative planet balls -- 8 7/8in. (22.5cm.) diameter
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