Staines & Son
Handcrafted brass orreries for sale
Derek and Timothy Staines are the makers of beautifully complex orreries. The UK based craftsman have their background in toolmaking, a skill to which is lent on when conceptualising designs for their ever evolving series of solar system models.
Actually our vast and complex universe lends itself perfectly well to being captured in the form of an orrery and Staines & Son are proud to replicate the movements of the celestial bodies with peerless accuracy in their own distinctive style.
Actually our vast and complex universe lends itself perfectly well to being captured in the form of an orrery and Staines & Son are proud to replicate the movements of the celestial bodies with peerless accuracy in their own distinctive style.
Orreries for sale
There are currently three orrery models available to purchase; the Tellurion, Inner Planet and Genesis. More information on these can be found throughout the website.
The work of Staines & Son is lovingly handcrafted, each model is unique and only available to order. For all enquiries, sales or otherwise, please email [email protected].
The work of Staines & Son is lovingly handcrafted, each model is unique and only available to order. For all enquiries, sales or otherwise, please email [email protected].
The Tellurion Orrery is a finely engineered model demonstrating the Earth and moon orbiting around the Sun. There is also the option to add Mercury and Venus to this orrery.
The Inner Planet Orrery includes the four home planets and the option to include dial chapter rings on the base.
The Genesis Orrery is the largest model and most complex model. There is a choice to include either six, eight or nine orbiting planets.