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Antique Orrery – Tellurium by Paravia, Torino (1900, Italy)
$4,265.91
£3,177.49
€3,580
CA$5,874.50
A$6,394.25
CHF 3,388.08
MX$76,900.48
NOK 43,078.60
SEK 39,476.77
DKK 27,277.23
About the Item
Rare and collectible orrery (tellurium) produced by the renowned Italian maker Paravia, Torino in 1900. This finely crafted planetary model illustrates the Earth-Sun-Moon system, demonstrating their relative movements and orbital mechanics.
The mechanism consists of metal components, with a hand-painted Earth globe, mounted on a solid base. This type of educational instrument was commonly used in schools and observatories to teach astronomy and celestial mechanics in the early 20th century.
Dimensions: 70 cm (height) x 37 cm (diameter)
Condition: Excellent, with original components and well-preserved mechanical elements.
- Dimensions:Height: 27.56 in (70 cm)Diameter: 14.57 in (37 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1900
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- Seller Location:Madrid, ES
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5779244098412
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