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Re: Weems & Plath Sextant
From: Robert Eno
Date: 2005 Jun 10, 08:41 -0400
From: Robert Eno
Date: 2005 Jun 10, 08:41 -0400
Correct me if I am wrong, but I thought that C.Plath also made a sextant model with the round centre frame. I seem to recall seeing one in a C.Plath catalogue from the early 1990's. I cannot recall what model name they assigned it. Weems and Plath, to the best of my knowledge, was the American distributor for C.Plath, whereas an outfit from Lousiana -- the name of which escapes me at the moment -- are the distributors for Cassens & Plath in North America Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim"To: Sent: Friday, June 10, 2005 8:27 AM Subject: Re: Weems & Plath Sextant > Fred, > > Does this list allow attachments,(photo)? I would like to send you a photo > for identification of my sextant. > > Your friend, > > Jim > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Navigation Mailing List [mailto:NAVIGATION-L@LISTSERV.WEBKAHUNA.COM] > On Behalf Of Fred Hebard > Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2005 5:55 PM > To: NAVIGATION-L@LISTSERV.WEBKAHUNA.COM > Subject: Re: Weems & Plath Sextant > > 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 >> >>