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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

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.

Object Number:  1876-1258

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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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