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American Brass Compass by Wittnauer WWI
$755.97List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 0.6 in (1.5 cm)Diameter: 1.78 in (4.5 cm)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:1910-1919
- Date of Manufacture:WWI
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Milan, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1020222955662
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