Jan Felkl (1817–1887)
Jan Felkl (1817–1887)
Planetarium, circa 1867. Made of cast iron, metal, wood, and paper; the candle representing the sun sits above a calendar and zodiac disc, marked “J. Felkl No. 2” on the globe. H. 50 cm, L. 110 cm. Bibliography: > This model was likely reproduced in the March 2017 issue of Antiquités Brocante magazine, p. 29. This astronomical demonstration model was likely created by Jan Felkl for the 1867 World’s Fair.
Jan Felkl (1817–1887)
Planetarium, circa 1867. Made of cast iron, metal, wood, and paper; the candle representing the sun sits above a calendar and zodiac disc, marked “J. Felkl No. 2” on the globe. H. 50 cm, L. 110 cm. Bibliography: > This model was likely reproduced in the March 2017 issue of Antiquités Brocante magazine, p. 29. This astronomical demonstration model was likely created by Jan Felkl for the 1867 World’s Fair.
