GERMANY, first half of the 20th century PLATH. Dinghy compass, Liquid-tank rose, signed "C. PLATH, Hamburg" and hand-numbered "5106", on a gimbal, in a brass single porthole housing, framed by two green or red painted metal balls. Square-section wooden barrel with brass angle irons, with brass maker's plate "NAVIS-PLATH, France - Deutschland, Homologation.... POITEVIN_DUAULT, Bordeaux France" attached to the front. H. 128.5 cm - Overall width 60 x 43 cm approx. Wear, scratches and knocks; some missing parts, including rear plinth molding.