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Iron and Brass Celestial Sphere Armillary
$1,100List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Diameter: 17 in (43.18 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1980s
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- Seller Location:Nantucket, MA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU997122945432
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