A 6½IN. RADIUS MICROMETER SEXTANT FOR THE KRIEGSMARINE BY C. PLATH, HAMBURG, CIRCA 1944
the ebonised alloy frame and white-filled scales divided to 125 degrees, signed as per title with trademark and numbered 26395, complete with shades, mirrors, sighting tube as appropriate, and contained within fitted box of issue with accessories and Kriegsmarine certificate counternumbered and dated 18/11/44 -- 13in. (33cm.) wide
Apparently unissued, this sextant lacks the Kriegsmarine markings usually found on the index arm, although does have it's certificate of issue.
Sold for £335
Estimated at £300 - £500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A 6½IN. RADIUS MICROMETER SEXTANT FOR THE KRIEGSMARINE BY C. PLATH, HAMBURG, CIRCA 1944
the ebonised alloy frame and white-filled scales divided to 125 degrees, signed as per title with trademark and numbered 26395, complete with shades, mirrors, sighting tube as appropriate, and contained within fitted box of issue with accessories and Kriegsmarine certificate counternumbered and dated 18/11/44 -- 13in. (33cm.) wide
Apparently unissued, this sextant lacks the Kriegsmarine markings usually found on the index arm, although does have it's certificate of issue.
Auction: Timed Collector's Sale (BRITOMART 2), ending 12th Dec, 2024
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