Ritchie Compass Binnacle
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Ritchie Compass Binnacle
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 33.5 in (85.09 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Unknown
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- Seller Location:Norwell, MA
- Reference Number:Seller: 31416-4671stDibs: LU174127218293
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