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Vintage Gimbal-Mounted Compass by Wilcox, Crittenden & Co.
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)Width: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
- Style:Late Victorian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1880s
- Condition:Repaired: Box was repaired at bottom by previous owner. Unknown date of repair, most likely 21st century. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Colorado Springs, CO
- Reference Number:Seller: OT5681stDibs: LU909730994602
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