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A rare Nairne & Blunt mechanical orrery
Price range: £240,000 - £250,000
Activated by a crank, the instrument is made of mahogany and brass and is housed in its original wooden box.
Nairne & Blunt were active between 1774-1793.
Dimensions -
Orrery:
Height: 13 inches, 33 cm
Diameter: 12 ½ inches, 32 cm
Handle: 2 ½ inches, 6 ½ cm
Box:
Height: 13 ½ inches, 34 ¼ cm
Width: 13 ¾ inches, 35 cm
Depth: 13 ½ inches, 34 ¼ cm
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