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BENJAMIN COLE, LONDON. A MID 18TH CENTURY CASED LACQUERED BRASS LEVEL in fish skin case with original label (Level measures 22.5cm long)

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BENJAMIN COLE, LONDON. A MID 18TH CENTURY CASED LACQUERED BRASS LEVEL in fish skin case with original label (Level measures 22.5cm long)

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