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Solid Brass Boat Compass by "Thaxter & Son"
$599List Price
About the Item
- 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: 61661stDibs: LU1741226553232
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