21st Oct, 2009 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Victory)
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[M] A 7IN. RADIUS VERNIER SEXTANT BY PLATH,...
A 7IN. RADIUS VERNIER SEXTANT BY PLATH, HAMBURG
with painted black lattice frame signed and numbered on the arc 'C. Plath, Hamburg, 10146', silvered scale divided to 152°, vernier with quick-release clamp and magnifier, mirrors and shades, contained within a fitted box with sighting tubes and maker's certificate for 1924 - 11¾in. (30cm.) diameter; together with a Japanese micrometer sextant signed 'Tamaya' contained in fitted box with accessories and test certificate dated 1973
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with painted black lattice frame signed and numbered on the arc 'C. Plath, Hamburg, 10146', silvered scale divided to 152°, vernier with quick-release clamp and magnifier, mirrors and shades, contained within a fitted box with sighting tubes and maker's certificate for 1924 - 11¾in. (30cm.) diameter; together with a Japanese micrometer sextant signed 'Tamaya' contained in fitted box with accessories and test certificate dated 1973
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Sold for £248
Estimated at £300 - £400
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A 7IN. RADIUS VERNIER SEXTANT BY PLATH, HAMBURG
with painted black lattice frame signed and numbered on the arc 'C. Plath, Hamburg, 10146', silvered scale divided to 152°, vernier with quick-release clamp and magnifier, mirrors and shades, contained within a fitted box with sighting tubes and maker's certificate for 1924 - 11¾in. (30cm.) diameter; together with a Japanese micrometer sextant signed 'Tamaya' contained in fitted box with accessories and test certificate dated 1973
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with painted black lattice frame signed and numbered on the arc 'C. Plath, Hamburg, 10146', silvered scale divided to 152°, vernier with quick-release clamp and magnifier, mirrors and shades, contained within a fitted box with sighting tubes and maker's certificate for 1924 - 11¾in. (30cm.) diameter; together with a Japanese micrometer sextant signed 'Tamaya' contained in fitted box with accessories and test certificate dated 1973
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Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Victory), 21st Oct, 2009
