Model of Sun and Planet Gearing

Made:
1782-1784 in England
maker:
James Watt
Model of sun and planet gearing, made by James Watt ,1782-1784 Model of sun and planet gearing, made by James Watt ,1782-1784 Model of sun and planet gearing, made by James Watt ,1782-1784 Model of sun and planet gearing, made by James Watt ,1782-1784

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Model of sun and planet gearing, made by James Watt ,1782-1784
Science Museum Group Collection
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Model of sun and planet gearing, made by James Watt ,1782-1784
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Model of sun and planet gearing, made by James Watt ,1782-1784
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Model of sun and planet gearing, made by James Watt ,1782-1784
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Model of sun and planet gearing, made by James Watt ,1782-1784, demonstrating the action designed to produce a rotative motion. Preserved by James Watt & Co.

Details

Category:
Motive Power
Object Number:
1876-1258
Materials:
wood, brass, oak and complete
Measurements:
overall: 635 mm x 510 mm x 480 mm,
type:
models, gears and epicyclic gearing
credit:
James Watt and Company

Parts

Replaced part, being balance weight

Replaced part, being balance weight

Replaced part, being balance weight

Object Number:
1876-1258/1
type:
weights
Model of Sun and Planet Gearing made by James Watt

Model of Sun and Planet Gearing made by James Watt

Model of sun and planet gearing, made by James Watt ,1782-1784, demonstrating the action designed to produce a rotative motion. Preserved by James Watt & Co.

Materials:
wood , brass , oak and complete
Object Number:
1876-1258/2
type:
model , gear and epicyclic gearing