1870 British Made Wooden & Iron Antique Simple Nautical Block with Metal Pulley
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1870 British Made Wooden & Iron Antique Simple Nautical Block with Metal Pulley
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- Dimensions:Height: 7.49 in (19 cm)Width: 2.76 in (7 cm)Depth: 2.17 in (5.5 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Second Half of the 19th Century
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- Seller Location:Milan, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1020219855962
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