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Circular, the detachable cover and base engraved with lines of longitude and topographical features and inscribed with the names of cities, the cover depicting a map of the North Ocean (Kara Sea) and surrounding territory, the base depicting a map of the North Sea, Far East and surrounding territory, including Kamchatka, the sides nielloed with figures representing various people inhabiting the land, the interior gilt, apparently unmarked
33⁄4 in. (9.4 cm.) diameter
6 oz. 16 dwt. (211 gr.) gross weight
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