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LOT 21

Lot 21

English Lacquered Brass Astronomic Timepiece with Orrery, St. James House, London, 1984

English Lacquered Brass Astronomic Timepiece with Orrery, St. James House, London, 1984
Lot 21 Details
English Lacquered Brass Astronomic Timepiece with Orrery, St. James House, London, 1984

centred by an orrery showing rotation of seven planets around the sun within a silvered brass Zodiac ring, and brass rings for calendar, latitude and longitude all over silvered annular rings for hours and minutes, on a circular socle base and turned mahogany foot
height 17.25" — 43.8 cm.
numbered 832/1500

Estimate $600-$800

Realised: $1,260
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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English Lacquered Brass Astronomic Timepiece with Orrery, St. James House, London, 1984
  • English Lacquered Brass Astronomic Timepiece with Orrery, St. James House, London, 1984

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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