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Brass and Leather Telescope, Mid-19th Century
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About the Item
- Creator:P. Carpenter London (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 36.03 in (91.5 cm)Diameter: 1.78 in (4.5 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: LU1020215180872
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