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Style: American Classical
Wooden and Brass Square Faced Magnifying Glass with Nautical Symbol
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique Hand crafted magnifying glass from the 20th Century. The viewing glass is square with a brass frame and brass nautical symbol inlayed at the handle which also displays a br...
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20th Century American Classical Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Wood Compass Shop Carpenter Tool Decorative Sculpture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an Antique Wood Compass Shop Carpenter Tool. Dimensions: 33 H x 17 W , 58 open radius ( I can draw a circle up to 154" in diameter) wood is 1 thick Please v...
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1960s American Vintage American Classical Scientific Instruments

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Steel

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