Portable orrery and case

Date2003

Maker John Piazza

MediumMahogany; ivory, brass & paper

DimensionsCase: OH: 4 3/4"; OW: 8 5/8"; OD: 8 1/2". Orrery: ODiam. of base plate: 7 3/4"; OH: 3/4"; OH: 3 7/8"; OL (at furthermost extension of arms): 12 3/4"

Object number2003-75,A-C (R)

DescriptionPortable orrery circular base wood plate with engraved, printed paper on top; outer ring of paper shows months, days and signs of Zodiac; inner portion divided into four quadrants corresponding to the seasons; at center are representations of the planets including Georgium Sidus (Uranus) discovered in 1781; and makers cartouche; hole in center of base into which fit the two parts of the instrument. Base is painted red on sides and bottom.
Label TextMade by John Piazza, CWF volunteer, in CWF Furniture conservation Laboratory; reproduction of antique 1968-66.
ProvenanceMade by John Piazza, CWF volunteer, in CWF Furniture conservation Laboratory; reproduction of antique 1968-66.