Vintage Surveyors Staff in Mahogany and Brass
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Vintage Surveyors Staff in Mahogany and Brass
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 75.5 in (191.77 cm)Width: 3 in (7.62 cm)Depth: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)
- Style:Industrial (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1940
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Heath, MA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU176627137603
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