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ANTIQUE #SA911393

Limited Edition Mid-century Orrery Clock By Devon Clocks

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Chalfont Clocks

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.
 
 
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Antique SA911393 shown on this page was made in 1960. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1960
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CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
Chalfont Clocks
Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
Tel: 01494 763 793
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD