Mills American Art Deco Penny Scale
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Mills American Art Deco Penny Scale
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 46 in (116.84 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 24 in (60.96 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:ca 1935
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- Seller Location:Coral Gables, FL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: U1109028305745
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