Compass in Its Original Turned Brass Box of the Mid-19th Century
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Compass in Its Original Turned Brass Box of the Mid-19th Century
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- Dimensions:Height: 1.19 in (3 cm)Diameter: 3.15 in (8 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Mid-19th Century
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- Seller Location:Milan, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1020211522181
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