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Meiji period Japanese Magnifying Glass

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Meiji period Japanese Magnifying Glass with mixed metal handle. Signed by maker. 7.5 across. US shipping $25.

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Meiji period Japanese Magnifying Glass

Name: Meiji period Japanese Magnifying Glass
SKU: 173628112
Price: 400 USD
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