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Re: Weems & Plath Sextant
From: Fred Hebard
Date: 2005 Jun 9, 17:55 -0400
From: Fred Hebard
Date: 2005 Jun 9, 17:55 -0400
Jim, A Weems and Plath is a relabeled German sextant. Some are Cassens & Plath sextants and some are C. Plath sextants. The Cassens and Plath would have a circle at the center of the brass frame connecting the arc to the pivot of the index arm. The C. Plath would have a frame composed of a series of rectangles, with no circles. Fred On Jun 9, 2005, at 5:19 PM, Jim wrote: > Hello to all, > I have acquired a Weems & Plath Sextant. The only markings are on the > brass limb: Weems & Plath, German, 60009. > There is an attest certificate enclosed, dated June, 1975. It is a > wooden case. Both instrument and case are fine. I would appreciate any > information on this instrument to assist in locating a knowledgeable > buyer/collector. > Your friend, > > Jim > > Jim Stewart, > The Computer Helper > Unlimited Free Phone Support > POB 1031 > Deerfield Beach, FL 33443 > 954-946-2999 > e-mail dryfire@comcast.com > Buddy Name bibliojim > > Nature bats last > >
