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Large European 1930's Nautical Map Reader Magnifying Glass
$2,000
$2,50020% Off
£1,535.91
£1,919.8920% Off
€1,760.14
€2,200.1720% Off
CA$2,815.51
CA$3,519.3820% Off
A$3,153.99
A$3,942.4920% Off
CHF 1,643.52
CHF 2,054.3920% Off
MX$38,472.16
MX$48,090.2020% Off
NOK 20,885.32
NOK 26,106.6520% Off
SEK 19,693.36
SEK 24,616.7120% Off
DKK 13,137.19
DKK 16,421.4920% Off
About the Item
This European set of two nautical magnifying glass map-readers are quite unusual and rarely found. It is fully encased in it's heavy wooden and metal enforced box. Hailing from between the wars and the Industrial Era, these large magnifying glasses are 2.5" thick and are almost 16" in diameter. They are installed in a dual function wooden and metal enforced box with original hardware and vintage patina.
Collectors feast your eyes on this glory!
NB. Please note the following: Do not leave this piece on a table or any surface where direct sunlight can shine on it. The glass will burn any area it rests on when exposed to direct sunlight.
- Dimensions:Height: 5.95 in (15.12 cm)Width: 15.8 in (40.14 cm)Depth: 15.8 in (40.14 cm)
- Style:Industrial (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1930s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Haddonfield, NJ
- Reference Number:Seller: 34304 B1stDibs: LU943439779082
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