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Found brass compass with red dial near Walmart on 23rd
Panama City
Found
listing
Posted
3 months
ago
Description
I found this brass compass this afternoon around 4:15 pm near the Walmart on 23rd Street in Panama City. It's about the size of a matchbox, with a warm brass patina and a red enamel dial that still shines in the sun. There are a couple of small scratches along the rim, and on the back the initials MB are neatly engraved. There's no obvious brand, but the case feels vintage, like it might have belonged to someone who used it for travel or hiking. If it's yours, message me and we can arrange a pickup—I'd be happy to get it back to you.
Approximate found location
Panama City
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