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This modern reproduction is based on those made and sold by James Ferguson FRS (1710-1766) and is sold with a reproduction booklet and set of instructions for use
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GEOFFREY H BELL FECIT
A mechanical paradox, 20th Century, the 10½-inch dia. plate incised with zodiac and calendar scales, signed Geoffrey H Bell fecit, the orrery with tellurium motion, with silvered earth, sun ball with sun-ray pointer, turning handle and mechanical gearing, on three feet, contained in mahogany case -- 11 5/8-inches (29.5cm.) wide, with brass plaque engraved No. 11
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A mechanical paradox, 20th Century, the 10½-inch dia. plate incised with zodiac and calendar scales, signed Geoffrey H Bell fecit, the orrery with tellurium motion, with silvered earth, sun ball with sun-ray pointer, turning handle and mechanical gearing, on three feet, contained in mahogany case -- 11 5/8-inches (29.5cm.) wide, with brass plaque engraved No. 11
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