A late 19th century tellurian orrery by George Philip & Son, circa 1880-90, the signed 3 inch globe mounted on a geared mechanism, the cast iron plate with calendar and central fitting for lamp, cast PARKES AND HADLEY'S PATENT ORRERY, on a black painted metal stand with oval plaque for George Philip & Son, London & Liverpool, 24cm across, 22cm high

Condition Report
Globe fair with slight discolouration overall and a small dent at the equator around Monbassa. Retaining nut missing from top. Mechanism works but occasionally disengages from the teeth on the main plate. Gilding on foot nearly all rubbed away. No central lamp.

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