The Vintage C. Plath Trommel sextant is a rare and unique navigational tool that is sure to impress any sailor or collector. This sextant is an excellent example of traditional marine navigation technology. The company started in 1837 founded by David Filby. He deals with nautical literature, sea charts as well as nautical instruments imported from Great Britain. Moreover, he has a small repair shop for instruments. IN 1862 Carl Plath took over the company in 1862 and concentrates his business activities on the construction of sextants, compasses, compass casings and barometers. By 1872, his becomes renowed for his permission instruments, mainly his compass. In 1900 he receives high reward and medals and in 1913 C. Plath writes seafarer's history. The ocean steamer Imperator of the Hamburg-America Line, at its launching in 1912 the largest ship of the world, is the first merchant ship worldwide equipped with a gyro compass a development of the company C. Plath. In 1929 the first Graff Zeppelin cicum navigates the globe with a C. Plath Sextant. ~ . Size: 12 1/4" x 11 7/8". ~ . Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at info@sofedesignauctions.com