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Sextant Calibration Machine by C Plath

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Rare sextant calibration machine by C Plath of West Germany. This is from the workshop of T.S. & J.D. Negus in New York. Its value must be quite high. Unreserved. Here to sell. Dimensions: 50” H x 28” Diame. 180 lbs.

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Sextant Calibration Machine by C Plath

Name: Sextant Calibration Machine by C Plath
SKU: 162546494
Price: 425 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $2,000 - $4,000

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