Handcrafted Orrery: Clockwork Solar System Model
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For auction, this beautiful (new) handcrafted Wanderers Orrery, with the following features (please email additional questions to ): Clockwork depiction of correct relative orbital speeds of all nine planets (yes, nine). Solid oak base (wherein sits hidden drive motor and battery compartment) Runs for 2 months "on" time on 2 "C" batteries (included). On/off switch is located at side. Mercury orbits once in 6 seconds, Pluto orbits once every 4 hours. Planets and Sun are EITHER beautiful semi-precious stones closely resembling actual planet colors (planet list of stones is included) OR solid brass set of planets. Choice by winning bidder. ( Note : We now fashion Uranus and Pluto with a bend in the wire to depict their tilt with respect to the plane of the ecliptic. The pictures shown are older photography). Twenty-two semi-precious stone moons are depicted; moons are static as the host planets traverse in their discreet orbits. Clockwork mechanism is located under glass dome (removable). Moving gearwork is completely visible within. Gears are cast bronze/resin, with brass topcoat (very beautiful). Drive gear underneath is brass coated nylon. Entire unit assembles in about 2 minutes. Owner's manual/assembly instructions and 90 day warranty included. Regular retail price on this unit is $449.00 (Buy It Now price is 395.00) Fully assembled
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