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18th Century Silver Pocket Compass by J&W Watkins
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- Dimensions:Height: 2.37 in (6 cm)Width: 1.97 in (5 cm)Depth: 0.6 in (1.5 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1787
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- Seller Location:Lincolnshire, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: SKU000011511stDibs: LU917630834482
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