Collection

John Rowley 1668 - 1728

occupation:
Mechanic,
Scientific instrument maker
Nationality:
English
born in:
Lichfield, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom

c. 1668-1728, scientific instrument maker; mechanic, English

Related Objects

Orrery made by John Rowley for the Earl of Orrery (demonstration models; orreries; planetaria (models))

Folding silver ruler, signed 'I. Rowley feci" and wooden shagreen-covered case (folding rule)

Quadrant, 1756. (quadrants)

Trade card: John Rowley (trade card)

Engraving of "The Grand Orrery by Rowley" (prints; engravings; demonstration models; orreries; planetaria (models))