Tower Orrery

• Newest Model with zodiacal panels and constellation ring. 

• Correct relative orbital speeds of all 9 planets including a full earth moon system.

• Mercury orbiting 1028 times for every 1 orbit of Pluto 

• Polished brass ovals have been hand inlaid into each panel with custom zodiacal art engravings.

• Hand rubbed oil finish  

• Constellation map ring corresponding to ring and inlaid brass ovals.

• World class time piece hand made in the USA; each model is custom built.

• Artist stamp of commission number and signature engraved onto plaque of each model.

• The Sun, 9 planets and 28 moons are made of beautiful semi=precious stone spheres including lapis, orange calcite, banded agate, turquoise. We also offer a brass and hematite planet and solid brass Sun model.

• Available as a battery operated (3 C) or hand crank model upon request.

• The clockwork mechanism of solid brass gears is fully visible.

• A twelve-sided solid oak or solid walnut base (customer choice).

• An engraved calendar/zodiacal brass ring gracefully divides the upper and lower sections of a full brass armillary sphere.

• Ledger holding brass zodiacal ring depicts all twelve major constellations.

• Height 21” Width 21" 

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$2,895.00 

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The Grand Orrery is inspired by one of the most famous orreries of antiquity. It depicts correct orbital speeds of all 9 planets plus relative orbital movement of Earth’s moon. 

•  The Sun, 9 planets and 28 moons are made of beautiful semi-precious stone spheres, or a hematite and solid brass Sun set is also available. 

• Hand Made in USA

• Earth Moon system included to demonstrate correct relative motion of the Moon.

• The mechanism of moving solid brass gears is fully visible.

• In fine woodwork is a twelve-sided solid walnut or solid oak barrel surround on 12 solid brass feet.

• An engraved calendar/zodiacal brass ring rests on 12 brass pillars above the hardwood base.

• Around the moving planets and above the calendar ring sits a removable solid brass armillary half-sphere beautifully crowning the Grand Orrery.

• The armillary sphere is removable for full view of planetary orbits.

• Height is 22 inches. Width is 15 inches.

 Grand Orrery

$ 2,495.00

Wanderers Orrery

When fully assembled the Wanderers Orrery is 16” high and spans 24” 

•  The clockwork mechanism depicts correct relative orbital speeds of all 9 planets.

•  Beneath the planets the solid brass gears are captivating and completely visible.

•  A clear glass dome protects and displays the clockwork mechanism within.

• A 12-sided oak base holds the mechanism/gearwork. The battery case and motor hidden from view underneath the black platen.

•  The 9 planets, 22 moons and 2” Sun are all made of beautiful semi-precious stone spheres. Brass set is available upon request.

• Tiny inner Mercury orbits in about 4 seconds and outer Pluto, in about 1 ½ hours.

$ 1,095.00

 Classic Crank

$ 1,995.00