Nineteenth Century Boxed Compass by "Thaxter"
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Nineteenth Century Boxed Compass by "Thaxter"
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- Creator:Samuel Thaxter (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1880
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- Seller Location:Norwell, MA
- Reference Number:Seller: 61591stDibs: LU1741226553122
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