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Style: Primitive
Antique Swedish Atlas Sundial
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Antique Swedish Atlas Sundial in Original condition.
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Primitive Sundials
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Antique Swedish Sundial
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Antique Swedish Sundial in original condition.
Category
1910s Swedish Vintage Primitive Sundials
Materials
Concrete, Metal
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