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FELKL & SOHN, J., Roztok near Prague
A late 19th-Century table orrery, the 3½-inch (9cm.) diameter terrestrial globe signed J. FELKL & SOHN, Rostok b Prag, with twelve coloured printed paper gores (a few minor surface abrasions), the steel axis pin encased in brass collars, with geared motion for the moon, mounted on an arm, the mechanical drive via a crank, mounted in a lacquered-brass polygonal shaped box, the horizon plate with printed paper Zodiac calendar dial, with candle holder, reflector and pointer, the arm with scroll support and moulded baluster column and circular plinth base -- 27in. (68.6cm.) long overall
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A late 19th-Century table orrery, the 3½-inch (9cm.) diameter terrestrial globe signed J. FELKL & SOHN, Rostok b Prag, with twelve coloured printed paper gores (a few minor surface abrasions), the steel axis pin encased in brass collars, with geared motion for the moon, mounted on an arm, the mechanical drive via a crank, mounted in a lacquered-brass polygonal shaped box, the horizon plate with printed paper Zodiac calendar dial, with candle holder, reflector and pointer, the arm with scroll support and moulded baluster column and circular plinth base -- 27in. (68.6cm.) long overall
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Literature
Cf. The World In Your Hands 10.1-7