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 (some metal) which have been painted to look brass and wood. (Genuine wood and metal orrerys are available online but cost upwards of $1,000.) 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.
We're unsure how long we will create this particular model because of the amount of time it consumes to create. It would be an amazing gift.
The base has been handpainted to look like burled wood. There is a canvas overlay of an ancient celestial map. There are a number of Swarovski crystals accenting a beautiful deep blue starfield. We've used a high grade commercial metallic paint to give the appearance of brass on the gears, the sun and the earth.
Please know that these are not designed as lamps or nightlights.
Again PLEASE NOTE: These are custom made - We estimate a 3 week turn around. They are lovely and there will only be a handful of these in existence. 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 5 lbs and carefully ships in a 12 x 12 x 12 box.
Please ask all questions prior to buying. Thank you.