Our large Orrery is a beautifully hand made working representation of the Solar System out to Saturn. 

It can be run on the electric motor which will reproduce a one year cycle every 5 minutes, or hand cranked. 

Set in a stained American White Oak case the mechanism is produced in brass and hand assembled in a workshop in Berkshire. 

All the components are produced in the UK. 

The case features the signs of the zodiac printed onto brass plates.

These orreries (planetariums) were designed to combine two of James Ferguson’s designs (circa 1763), which are a working representation of the Earth and Moon system, and include all of the planets known at that time.

All moving parts; planets, decorative balustrades, ornamental figures (large model), engraved dials and zodiac plaques are manufactured from solid brass.

The exception is the solid gemstone blue earth globe ball; (Jewel globe: lapis lazuli for oceans, a variety of other semi-precious stones are used for countries, such as: turquoise, or jade, or tigers eye.

The base is manufactured from stained American white oak (Quercus alba), a wood that is used extensively in cabinet making.

Both models run electrically. The small model achieves full rotation in ½ hour. The large model in 1 hour. The large model can also be disconnected from the motor and hand turned to see planets, earth and moon rotation at a higher speed for demonstration purposes.

These superb fully working electrical models represent a breath of knowledge, talent, and craftsmanship that span the years. They are for those of inquiring and perceptive mind, who love things that have a purpose to their beauty.

Diameter 290mm
Height 310mm
Weight 5Kgs

To view our Smaller Orrery, please click here

Please note, due to the complex manufacturing of these specialist scientific instruments, our Orreries are made to order with a 4 week leadtime (approx) and are non refundable