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Hi,
I'm looking for information from the C. Plath afficiandos on a very nice sextant made right after WW II. Pictures on this server. GO: http://www.villagephotos.com/pubbrowse.asp?folder_id=1334733
The major features are a die cast frame and mirror housings made of aluminum. SN 14818
Frame size is smaller than normal at 7" vertical measurement
Arc reads from -5 to 137 degrees
A rising piece with screw adjustment that allows the telescope to move towards and away from the frame by turning a knurled knob.
Scope = 3.5 X
Large full size mirrors: 57 mm Horizon, 57 x 41 mm, Index
Magnificient hardwood varnished case - looks like Mahogany
Prufungsschein Certificate dated 9 OCT 1946 ( I think this was the predescessor to the Deutsche Hydrographic Institute)
Casting number on back of frame 179-02-009
There was a brief window after WWII ended in that C. Plath continued to make some sextants in limited numbers. Around 1947, sextant production was termianted by the Brititish, and the firm's equipment was dismantled and moved elsewhere. Plath turned to making typewritters to survive.
Any and all information will be much appreciated.
Joel Jacobs
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