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Antique English Folding Brass Linen Thread Counter c.1920
About the Item
Dating to the early twentieth century, c.1900/1920, this is an antique cast brass linen thread counter, of course usable to magnify whatever you wish.
Heavy solid cast brass with a good undamaged magnifying glass, professionally cleaned and polished, restoring it to it's former glory.
Rather more special, this example is marked "British Made" and "Inch"; most are unmarked.
While folded, it measures 2" x 1 1/2" x 1/2".
Item: 44419
FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK
- Dimensions:Height: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)Width: 2 in (5.08 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:c.1920
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Bath, GB
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