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Orrery

Thomas Wright (fl.1718 - d.1767)

Dunham Massey © National Trust / Robert Thrift
Dunham Massey © National Trust / Robert Thrift

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Category

Scientific instruments

Date

1740 - 1760

Materials

Glazed oak and brass

Measurements

1549 mm (Height overall); 533 mm (Height orrery); 609 mm (Dia, spheres))

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Collection

Dunham Massey, Cheshire

NT 931663

Summary

Orrery by Tho. Wright, London, with circular spheres and the constellation of the sun and planets inside (eight in all), the dials with registrations and signs of the zodiac, on twelve sided plinth bearing plaque inscribed 'Made by Tho. Wright instrument maker to his Majesty in Fleet Street London', in oak case, twelve sided with glazed panels, on table base with twelve turned legs, mid 18th century.

Marks and inscriptions

Made by Tho. Wright instrument maker to his Majesty in Fleet Street London.

Makers and roles

Thomas Wright (fl.1718 - d.1767), scientific instrument maker

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Collection

Dunham Massey, Cheshire (41565)

Periods

18th Century (121403)

Maker

Thomas Wright (fl.1718 - d.1767) (4)

Object Type

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