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Description:
Trippensee Orrery, Trippensee Planetarium Co., Saginaw, Michigan, chain and gear driven Bakelite Sun, Venus, Earth, and Moon on a moveable arm marked with the maker's name as above and inset compass, molded circular base with seasonal, monthly, and zodiacal calendar, ht. 14, lg. 22 in.
Estimate $300-400
lacking main chain that is located under arm, wear to black and white paint on planets. Globe in nice condition.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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Trippensee Planetarium Co.Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
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