Sextant made by C. Plath, Hamburg, Germany, circa 1940

sextant and case

INSTRUMENTS - SEXTANTS
Plath, C.
Germany, Hamburg
circa 1940
case 12-1/2 x 12-1/2 x 6-3/4 in.

Sextant, made by C. Plath, Hamburg, Germany, circa 1940; with an "M" and "8687" on the movable arm. In excellent condition, mounted in a light-colored wooden carrying case which measures: 12 1/2" x 12 1/2" x 6 3/4" deep. Cover is secured by 2 hooks. With the above: Hydrographic Office Publication #211, Ageton "Dead reckoning altitude and azimuth table." Washington, G. P. O., 1943. 49 numbered pages.

1957.468