172. Rare Newton & Co planetarium circa 1840. Circular table in varnished wood resting on three small spinning top legs and decorated with a celestial representation constellations of the Zodiac and the months of the year, signed "Newton & Son. 66 Chancery Lane and 3 Fleet St Temple Bar. On the turntable are depicted eight planets and their eight planets and their satellites, including the earth and moon. A clockwork mechanism mechanism, operated by a small side crank, rotates the planets around the sun. planets around the sun. The paper-mapped earth is signed "Newton & Son. 66 Chancery Lane and 3 Fleet St Temple Bar". Fleet St Temple Bar". - The sphere representing the moon is missing. The mechanism appears to be complete but needs to be functional. - Table diameter: 44 cm. Height 28 cm. In a wooden case with brass carrying handles carrying handles, with manufacturer's label under the lid. Crack and missing locking hook. 32 x 48 x 47 cm - England - Mid 19th century. - John Newton (1759-1844) settled at 97 Chancery Lane in 1783. In 1816, he moved to to 66 Chancery Lane, where his son William (1786-1861) joined him. Father and son made and sold globes and planetariums. In 1831, their business merged with the firm Berry & Son.