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Vintage U.S. Navy Cased Gimballed Compass, Circa 1943
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1943
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages.
- Seller Location:Colorado Springs, CO
- Reference Number:Seller: OT6301stDibs: LU909737992232
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