Limited Edition Mid-century Orrery Clock by Devon Clocks

Name: Limited Edition Mid-century Orrery Clock by Devon Clocks
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA911393
Availability: SoldOut

1940 - 1960

Sold by Chalfont Clocks

Description

This unusual astronomical clock was designed by John Mercer Of Exeter, for the Devon Clock Company as part of the Heritage Collection.

The movement with going barrel and platform lever escapement driving two silvered revolving Roman and Arabic chapter rings, indirect drive to the heliocentric orrery above displaying the sun and its seven closest satellites, the turned socle base on mahogany plinth with glass dome.

The first orrery that was a planetarium of the modern era was produced in 1710, and one was presented to Charles Boyle, 4th Earl of Orrery – hence the name, it was designed By Thomas Tompion and George Graham, and manufactured by the celebrated instrument maker John Rowley of London.

This clock is a fun and intriguing timepiece that sits well on a table to be admired from all angles.

Physical Dimensions

Height

46cm (18.11")

Width

23cm (9.06")

Depth

23cm (9.06")

Declaration

Chalfont Clocks has dated this piece to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA911393

Dealers Internal Reference

110

Dealers Notes

All of our clocks come with a 2 year guarantee, all of our clocks are overhauled and sympathetically restored, all of our clocks are authentic and supplied in good original condition.

Description

This unusual astronomical clock was designed by John Mercer Of Exeter, for the Devon Clock Company as part of the Heritage Collection.

The movement with going barrel and platform lever escapement driving two silvered revolving Roman and Arabic chapter rings, indirect drive to the heliocentric orrery above displaying the sun and its seven closest satellites, the turned socle base on mahogany plinth with glass dome.

fig 1. Limited Edition Mid-Century Orrery Clock by Devon Clocks — fig 1. Limited Edition Mid-century Orrery Clock by Devon Clocks

The first orrery that was a planetarium of the modern era was produced in 1710, and one was presented to Charles Boyle, 4th Earl of Orrery – hence the name, it was designed By Thomas Tompion and George Graham, and manufactured by the celebrated instrument maker John Rowley of London.

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This clock is a fun and intriguing timepiece that sits well on a table to be admired from all angles.

Chalfont Clocks

Physical Dimensions

Height

46cm (18.11")

Width

23cm (9.06")

Depth

23cm (9.06")

Date of Manufacture

Chalfont Clocks has dated this piece to the 1960s.