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Antique Miniature Specimen Marble or Hard Stone Compass
Price:$1,469.26
$1,850List Price
About the Item
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- Dimensions:Height: 0.99 in (25 mm)Diameter: 1.62 in (41 mm)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Late 19th or Early 20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. There are some chips, particularly to the edges and base. Otherwise, there are some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:Seller: D/I INV1stDibs: LU849312899262
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