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
© 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
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

Object Number:
1876-1258/1
type:
weights