STEAMPUNK JULES VERNE EARTH SUN MOON ORRERY SOLAR SYSTEM

Description

This model is inspired by Jules Verne.
Much like the solar systems we painstakingly produce, this is a  model we've transformed by a little ingenuity, metallic paint, art images from old masters (this one features a modified early 1800s Michaelangelo Barberi painting  printed on canvas) antique gels, metallic paints that we make ourselves, many coats of polymer and an absurd amount of work. It has a decidedly nautical steampunk finish. The upper key is used to turn the light off and on. The lower key is for appearance sake and does not perform a function, nor does the pulley along the gear box. There is a metal label "You would have to be half mad to dream me up." Lettering is in a modified cyrillic, but can be ordered in English, etc.
These are fully functional. The sun lights up. The gears move the earth and moon around the sun. It is not electrified. These are plastic models (small amount of metal) which have been painted to look brass, copper and wood. (Genuine wood and metal orrerys are available online but cost upwards of ,000.) This started out as a
students model
to illustrate the earths rotation around the sun and the moons rotation around the earth. It is 16.5 inches across and approximately 12.5" tall which means it is a showstopper. We do not consider this a toy for anyone under the age of 12.
This is not metal, though we would defy you to definitely distinguish metal and wood from our faux finishes, nor is this a fine scientific instrument. The base is weighted so it has a bit of a heft when lifting. This is a functional, kinetic art object which is guaranteed to be the first thing that someone admires when coming into a room.
Please know that these are not designed as lamps or nightlights.
Again PLEASE NOTE: These are custom made and will REQUIRE UP TO 4 WEEKS BEFORE WE SHIP.
AS ART WORK, THESE ARE NON RETURNABLE.
We will happily ship anywhere else in the universe at your cost (within Ebay and USPS sanctioned countries) Item weighs approximately 4 lbs and carefully ships in a 12 x 12 x 12 box.
Please ask all questions prior to buying. Thank you.