Geared Tellurian Attributed to W. Jones

Description:

Geared Tellurian Attributed to W. Jones, London, 19th century, multi-geared mechanism with central brass ball representing the sun, bone sphere with longitude and latitude lines representing the earth, the bone moon rotating around the engraved paper moon phase dial, and Zodiac ring, engraved hand-colored paper dial laid down on a 9-in. plate, showing the Gregorian and Zodiacal calendars.

Provenance: Collection of Vera Rubin.
Estimate $7,000-9,000


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