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Model of Sun and Planet Gearing Collection: SCM - Motive Power Object Name: models; gears; epicyclic gearing Maker: Watt, James Place Made: England, United Kingdom Date Made: 1782-1784 Materials: wood; brass; oak; complete Measurements: overall: 635 mm x 510 mm x 480 mm; overall: 691 mm x 760 mm x 495 mm, 10kg |
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Description: 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. |
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| Boulton, Watt and Company 1775-1805, manufacturing engineer, Soho, Birmingham, England, English; British | |
| Watt, James 1736-1819, engineer; scientist, Scottish; British | |
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