Felkl
& Sohn, J. untitled. A late 19th century table orrery,
the 3.5 inch diameter terrestrial globe titled DIE ERDE and
signed J. Felkl. Surface of orb rather abraded. Crank at one
end activates the steel axis pin fastened with brass collars
by means of a gear train in an octagonal brass gear box and
visible above. An horizon plate at the crank end has a
printed paper Zodiac calendar dial with candle holder,
reflector and pointer, the arms supported with a scroll
support and a moulded baluster column with circular plinth
base. 27 inches long. J. Felkl & Sohn. Rostok B. Prag. n.d.
c1870. Literature: The world in your hands 10.1-7; Op cit.
Christie's South Kensington. Sale 7641. 25 Jun 1997, lot 28.
I.D.#09989.
SOLD.
FASCINATING
MINIATURE HAND-CRANKED ORRERY
untitled.
[Orrery. English]. An amazing hand held portable
Orrery made of glass, wood and brass. It is 7 x 4.5 and
about .5 inch thick. There is a printed paper label that say
"No. 1 The Solar System Shewing the Revolution of all the
Planets with their Satellites around the Sun". The gears are
in functional condition. Very interesting astronomy item.
Believe it is from the mid 19th Century, probably English.
The wood portion is black walnut. Lantern slide probably one
of a series used with a gas lighted projector. Rare school
room survival in this excellent condition. Slide No. 1 was
available in both a fixed and moveable version.
I.D.#14717. (Have more photos if
needed)
SCARCE ANDREWS TELLURIAN CIRCA
1872
Andrews,
A.H. & Co. Andrews Eight Inch Terrestrial globe with
the latest discoveries and Oceanic currents. A.H. Andrews &
Co. Chicago, Ill. c1872. Dull paper gores over plaster.
Without time dial. Mounted as a tellurium. Oceans finished
in pea green with isothermal lines, ecliptic, ocean
currents and elliptical analemma. Mounted on end of nickel
plated gear case arm from metal post protruding from a
chromed dome cover above a heavy iron twelve sided base.
Base decorated with seasons scale and figures of the zodiac
in colors, minor flaking and losses. Gear train still
functions. Serrated metal sun figure sits atop center post
and has a metal rod protruding through it holding a black
and white painted orb. A complex movable apparatus fits
around the earth globe with two fixed semicircles and a
third that pivots in the 90 degree range between the other
two. A movable chromed pointer with incised gradients pivots
from the north pole and reaches the equator. Africa shows
mid-19th Century boundaries; Dakota Territory not yet
divided; Pre-Yellowstone Park. Orb with minor flaking at
equator; otherwise good example of scarce size. Complete
American telluria of this vintage are rare.
I.D.#08779. SOLD.
ANDREWS TELLURIAN CIRCA 1872
Andrews,
A.H. & Co. Andrews Eight Inch Terrestrial globe with
the latest discoveries and Oceanic currents. A.H. Andrews &
Co. Chicago, Ill. c1872. Dull paper gores over plaster.
Without time dial. Mounted as a tellurian. Oceans finished
in a dark pea green with isothermal lines, ecliptic, ocean
currents and elliptical analemma. Fine globe mounted on
end of bronze decorated gear case arm protruding from a dome
cover above a heavy iron twelve sided base. Base decorated
with seasons scale and figures of the zodiac in colors,
minor flaking and losses. Portions expertly restored. Gear
train still functions. The serrated metal sun figure and
metal rod protruding through it holding a black and white
painted moon orb, are entirely new but hard to detect. The
complex movable cage-like apparatus that fits around the
earth globe with two fixed semicircles and a third that
pivots in the 90 degree range between the other two, is
missing but could be restored at extra cost. A movable
chromed pointer with incised gradients pivots from the north
pole and reaches the equator is still present. Africa shows
mid-19th Century boundaries; Dakota Territory not yet
divided; does not show Yellowstone Park in the U.S. Orb, due
to the one time presence of this meridian cage, is in
unusually nice condition. Scarce size.
I.D.#10305. (Have more photos
if needed)
TRIPPENSEE PLANETARIUM
American.
Rand, McNally & Co. The Trippensee Planetarium. The
Trippensee Mfg. Co. Detroit. c1900. c1891. (globe only).
The embossed plate with patent information not yet mounted
to the boom. Large brass plated sun with attached wood
sphere representing the planets, 17" hardwood boom inset
with larger compass, 3" Rand, McNally globe with attached
moon activated by nickle-plated clockwork gears and chain.
Round fluted base with seasons and equinox. Moon sphere
replaced.
I.D.#10069. SOLD.
TRIPPENSEE PLANETARIUM IN
WOOD CARRY BOX - SOLD
American.
Rand, McNally & Co. The Trippensee Planetarium Pat.
U.S. Mar. 10, 08, Canada July 21, '08 The Trippensee Mfg.
Co. Detroit. 1910 c1891. (globe only). Large brass plated
sun with attached wood sphere representing the planets, 17"
hardwood boom inset with minute compass, 3" Rand, McNally
globe with attached moon activated by nickel-plated
clockwork gears and chain. Round fluted brass base with
seasons and equinox. Plywood carrying case fitted to
receive instrument that is held in by a screw through the
bottom. With pasted label of removal instructions. Box
chipped, screw missing, lacks hasp for closure. Handle on
top. The box is seldom encountered.
I.D.#10207.
SOLD.
TRIPPENSEE PLANETARIUM
American.
Rand, McNally & Co. The Trippensee Planetarium The
Trippensee Mfg. Co.. Detroit. 1910 c1891. (globe only).
Pat. U.S. Mar. 10, 08, Canada July 21, '08 Large brass
plated sun with attached wood sphere representing the
planets, 17" hardwood boom inset with minute compass, 3"
Rand, McNally globe with attached moon activated by nickle-plated
clockwork gears and chain. Round fluted base with seasons
and equinox.
I.D.#08255. SOLD.
AMERICAN TELLURIAN WITH
12-SIDED NICKLE-PLATED BASE
Hawkes
Mfg. Co. Standard Planetarium. [Tellurian with 16"
boom] Hawkes Mfg. Co. Kansas City, Mo. c1910.
Tellurian supported by a 12-sided nickel-plated iron base
with scale of the months, quarters and zodiac signs.
Ebonized wood column supports large six inch gilded steel
sphere representing the sun with small moon-like satellite,
from which extends a 16" aluminum boom supporting a
terrestrial 3.5" globe with moon sphere. As boom swings,
mechanical gears move spheres. (Functions well). Boom has
inset compass. Gores show Austria-Hungary and German
colonies in Africa. Globe surface with some non-archival(?)
tape. Scarce complete. Overall handsome display piece.
I.D.#08988.
RUDIMENTARY TELLURIAN
Russell-Hawkes
Company. Universal Planetarium. Russell-Hawkes
Company. Kansas City, Mo. c1919. 6" brass finished metal
sphere represents the sun raised from a wood pedestal and
round base segmented by months. At a distance, a very good 3
inch Rand, McNally earth globe which revolves as the seasons
change. While the little globe is a Rand, McNally, it has in
title shield "Neevel Mfg. Co. K.C. Mo." On the aluminum boom
is a small compass and the title and manufacturer as of Jan
7, 1919. Entire structure mounted on an oblong black
finished metal plate supported with rubber feet, to which is
attached a metal support for the arm. Another attachment,
which apparently is a planet that revolves around the sun is
detached; the moon needs refinishing; the mechanism needs
attention to function. A tellurian is an apparatus for
demonstrating the earth's position and movement (diurnal
rotation, annual revolution, etc.) producing day and night
and the cycle of the seasons.
I.D.#10292.
(Have more photos if needed)
SCARCE SCHOOLROOM
TRIPPENSEE PLANETARIUM
Cram,
George F. Co. Classmate Planetarium. A simplified
planetarium. Cenco 58043-002. (World globe by The George
F. Cram Co. Trippensee Planetarium Co. Saginaw, W.S. Mich.
c1950’s. Functioning schoolroom tellurian, small compass
set into arm. 3" globe of the earth with paper gores has
simplified surface but shows Leopoldville in Africa. large
yellow plastic sun. Nice condition.
I.D.#08163.
TRIPPENSEE USING A CRAM GLOBE AND LIGHTED
American. George F. Cram Co. The Elementary Planetarium
only by Trippensee. Plastic yellow sun with attached
wood sphere representing the planets, 12.5" metal boom inset
with minute compass, 3" Cram globe with attached moon.
Activated by plastic clockwork gears and chain. Round fluted
base with seasons and equinox. Entirely finished in blue.
Yellow sun is lighted within electrically and has a hole in
its surface allowing 'sun rays' to shine through. The
Trippensee Planetarium Co. Saginaw, Mich, U.S.A. c1950. Long
a useful piece of school demonstration apparatus. Some paint
chipping on support column but very good.
I.D.#10198.
RUDIMENTARY TELLURIAN
Hubbard,
T. N. Scientific Co. Universal Planetarium. T.N.
Hubbard Scientific Co. Northbrook, Illinois. c1955. 6"
yellow finished metal sphere represents the sun raised from
a wood pedestal and round base segmented by months. At a
distance a 4 inch J. Chein earth globe which revolves as the
seasons change. Intended for schools. A tellurian is an
apparatus for demonstrating the earth's position and
movement (diurnal rotation, annual revolution, etc.)
producing day and night and the cycle of the seasons. This
device is not a planetarium as only the earth is present.
Complete, as issued. VERY GOOD CONDITION.
I.D.#07838. SOLD.
RUDIMENTARY TELLURIAN -
EARTH HAS SHIELD
Hubbard,
T. N. Scientific Co. Universal Planetarium. T.N.
Hubbard Scientific Co. Northbrook, Illinois. c1955. 6"
yellow finished plastic sphere represents the sun raised
from a wood pedestal and round base segmented by months.
At a distance a 4 inch J. Chein earth globe which revolves
as the seasons change. Earth mounted within a dark blue
plastic shield representing the universe. Intended for
schools. A tellurian is an apparatus for demonstrating the
earth's position and movement (diurnal rotation, annual
revolution, etc.) producing day and night and the cycle of
the seasons. This device is not a true planetarium as only
the earth is present. Complete, as issued. Good condition.
I.D.#10123.
