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