Planetary Model So Called Tellurium, 1900s

About This Piece

Vintage Design

Ancient Planet Model so-called Tellurium

Stockholm
Metal, wood, paper
circa 1900

Dimensions: H x W x D: 42 x 58 x 21 cm

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Illustrative model with sun, earth and moon on a heavy, patinated cast metal base.

Above the axis of rotation of the base is a disc on which the seasons, the signs of the zodiac and the exact date can be read. There is a candle holder in the centre of the calendar. The light from the candle is projected onto the globe like a sunbeam via a concave mirror with impressive accuracy. A spiral spring is mounted in the brass tube that holds the candle. The spring exerts permanent light pressure on the candle from below. This ensures that the flame is always held in the same position in front of the mirror, even when the candle burns down.

The tellurium is set in motion with a hand crank. In this way, the earth rotates around itself, the moon around the earth and the moon and earth around the sun. In addition, the tilt of the earth changes over the course of a "year", i.e. one orbit around the sun. The seasons can be explained from this tilt of the earth.

The calendar disc is marked in the centre: FR. J. Berg Stockholm
The earth globe is labelled: JORD GLOB Stockholm

This planetary model can be used to visualise the positions of the celestial bodies at different times of the year. It is also used to explain the phases of the moon, the tides and solar and lunar eclipses.

Condition:
The mechanism has been completely dismantled. All wheels and gears have been cleaned and correctly adjusted. The device works perfectly. One of the photos shows the disassembled mechanism.

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Creator	Fr. J. Berg
Design Period	1890 to 1919
Year	1900
Production Period	1890 to 1919
Country of Manufacture	Sweden
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Antique
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
	The vendor has confirmed this piece is in working order.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Patina consistent with age and use, Completely restored, The mechanism has been completely dismantled, All wheels and gears have been cleaned and correctly adjusted, The device works perfectly, One of the photos shows the disassembled mechanism
Product Code	ZLE-1983953
Materials	Metal, Wood, Paper
Color	Brown
Width	58 cm 22.8 inch
Depth	21 cm 8.3 inch
Height	42 cm 16.5 inch
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