10-05-201810-05-2018
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
October 5, 2018 10:00 AMCalender
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Trippensee Planetarium

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$1,845$1,500
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 3147MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 05, 2018 10:00AM

Description:

Trippensee Planetarium, Detroit, Michigan, a chain and gear-driven brass sun, Venus, earth and earth's moon revolve as the wooden arm is rotated, brass base with seasonal, monthly and zodiacal calendar, wooden arm with maker's plaque and original carrying case with printed maker's label and instructions, lg. approx. 25, ht. 14 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,000


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