Case for Copernican Armillary Sphere, by John Rowley | |
| Inventory Number: | 22252 |
| Object Type: | |
| Brief Description: | Circular wooden case with domed lid for armillary sphere, lined with red velvet. Has copper alloy frames and handle and ivory feet. |
| Collection Group: | Orrery Collection |
| Material(s): |
Wood Copper Alloy Red Velvet Ivory |
There are no associated narratives. | |
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Copernican Armillary Sphere, by John Rowley, London, c. 1700 | |
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| Inventory Number: | 22252 |
| Object Type: | Object |
| Accession Number: | 1925-43 |
| Brief Description: | English Copernican ARMILLARY SPHERE c.1700 Silver, brass, steel, ebony and ivory; with shaped casket of lignum vitae, brass and ivory. Signed, "I. Rowley Fecit"; undated. This armillary sphere illustrates the Copernican planetary theory, and is similar in design to the larger Copernican armillary sphere by Rowley (see Inv 22258).There is a separate graduated arc for measuring altitudes. |
| Primary Inscriptions: | Signed, "I. Rowley Fecit" |
| Provenance: | Lent by Christ Church, Oxford in 1925. |
| Collection Group: | Orrery Collection |
| Material(s): |
Wood Copper Alloy Red Velvet Ivory |
There are no associated narratives. | |
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