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Won this on ebay a couple weeks ago. it's stained and a small crack and the tube was glued in by someone...hope to clean the glue out as its ugly orange. not sure of year but guessing 60's or 70's. I've seen nicer ones sell for twice what I paid.
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nice find, glad it found a good home. Goes good with the rest of your treasures.
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