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American Nautical Brass Housing & Wood Collar Floating Distress Beacon, C. 1850

$4,500
£3,401.44
€3,908.86
CA$6,266.22
A$6,970.92
CHF 3,654.24
MX$85,182.89
NOK 46,532.20
SEK 43,803.63
DKK 29,178.17
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About the Item

American nautical brass housing and wood collar floating distress beacon with a glass lens, mid-19th century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Diameter: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    American Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Charleston, SC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: # 48531stDibs: LU887217125762

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