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Late 19th Cent. Victorian Brass Compass

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Description

DESCRIPTION: A small brass pocket compass for travelers, from the Victorian era, from England, dated late 19th century. Designed with a brass case, a compass card on paper with eight winds, complete with a goniometric circle.

CIRCA: Late 19th Century
ORIGIN: England
DIMENSIONS: W: 2 3/8"

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Late 19th Cent. Victorian Brass Compass

Name: Late 19th Cent. Victorian Brass Compass
SKU: 139106398
Price: 50 USD
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