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Diving Into History Auction Summer 2022

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  • 15 Classic Underwater Diving Books
    Estimate
    $25 - $50
    Lot 1

    15 Classic Underwater Diving Books

    Est.
    $25 - $50
  • Voit Capillary Gauge, Sea Dive Mask & B-32 Cork Handle Knife
    Estimate
    $500 - $600
    Lot 2

    Voit Capillary Gauge, Sea Dive Mask & B-32 Cork Handle ...

    Est.
    $500 - $600
  • 8 Vintage Skin Diver Mags & 1956 Aqua Lung USD Catalog
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 3

    8 Vintage Skin Diver Mags & 1956 Aqua Lung USD Catalog

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • 9 Early Scuba Diving Related Magazines
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 4

    9 Early Scuba Diving Related Magazines

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • 4 Vintage Scuba Diving Knifes US Divers, Voit & More
    Estimate
    $500 - $600
    Lot 5

    4 Vintage Scuba Diving Knifes US Divers, Voit & More

    Est.
    $500 - $600
  • Lloyd Bridges Sea Hunt Collection of 7 Items
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 6

    Lloyd Bridges Sea Hunt Collection of 7 Items

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • US Divers Aqua Sharp & Custom Aqua Sharp Knife With MK3 Sheath
    Estimate
    $100 - $300
    Lot 7

    US Divers Aqua Sharp & Custom Aqua Sharp Knife With MK3...

    Est.
    $100 - $300
  • Johnson 2 Barrel Submarine Speargun Magnum 2
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 8

    Johnson 2 Barrel Submarine Speargun Magnum 2

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • Johnson Submarine Mark II Double Barrel Speargun
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 9

    Johnson Submarine Mark II Double Barrel Speargun

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • Johnson Submarine Speargun Mark IV 4 Barrel
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 10

    Johnson Submarine Speargun Mark IV 4 Barrel

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • DIVINTERCOM Diver Intercom w/ ULTRAK Dual Timers
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 11

    DIVINTERCOM Diver Intercom w/ ULTRAK Dual Timers

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Early Diving Helmet, Rebreather & Scuba Diving Book
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 12

    Early Diving Helmet, Rebreather & Scuba Diving Book

    Est.
    $50 - $100
  • Beneath Tropic Seas William Beebe 1937 Book
    Estimate
    $50 - $75
    Lot 13

    Beneath Tropic Seas William Beebe 1937 Book

    Est.
    $50 - $75
  • The Complete Manual of Free Diving 1957 Book
    Estimate
    $40 - $75
    Lot 14

    The Complete Manual of Free Diving 1957 Book

    Est.
    $40 - $75
  • Publishers Green Bound Skin Diver Magazines 1951 to 1966
    Estimate
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Lot 15

    Publishers Green Bound Skin Diver Magazines 1951 to 196...

    Est.
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • VOIT V22 Trieste Double Hose Regulator New In Box
    Estimate
    $250 - $400
    Lot 16

    VOIT V22 Trieste Double Hose Regulator New In Box

    Est.
    $250 - $400
  • USD Royal Aqua Master 1046 Regulator New In Box
    Estimate
    $200 - $500
    Lot 17

    USD Royal Aqua Master 1046 Regulator New In Box

    Est.
    $200 - $500
  • 2 US Divers DA Aqua Master Regulators w/ Hoses & Mouthpieces
    Estimate
    $50 - $200
    Lot 18

    2 US Divers DA Aqua Master Regulators w/ Hoses & Mouthp...

    Est.
    $50 - $200
  • Rare DACOR Regulators, Inflator, Manuals, + More
    Estimate
    $100 - $300
    Lot 19

    Rare DACOR Regulators, Inflator, Manuals, + More

    Est.
    $100 - $300
  • 4 Healthways Double Hose Regulators + More
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 20

    4 Healthways Double Hose Regulators + More

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • 2 Voit Double Hose Regulators Trieste II & 50 Fathom
    Estimate
    $100 - $300
    Lot 21

    2 Voit Double Hose Regulators Trieste II & 50 Fathom

    Est.
    $100 - $300
  • Exceptional Like New Rubber Fenzy BC With Bottle
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 22

    Exceptional Like New Rubber Fenzy BC With Bottle

    Est.
    $50 - $100
  • Mar-Vel Underwater Camera Housing & Al Giddings Light Meter
    Estimate
    $250 - $500
    Lot 23

    Mar-Vel Underwater Camera Housing & Al Giddings Light M...

    Est.
    $250 - $500
  • Nikonos III Underwater Camera + Extra Much More!
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 24

    Nikonos III Underwater Camera + Extra Much More!

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • ScubaPro Decompression Meter NOS & Orca Dive Computer
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 25

    ScubaPro Decompression Meter NOS & Orca Dive Computer

    Est.
    $50 - $100
  • Siebe Gorman 1955 6th Edition Deep Diving & Sub Operations
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 26

    Siebe Gorman 1955 6th Edition Deep Diving & Sub Operati...

    Est.
    $50 - $100
  • 1956 Northill Air Lung Double Hose Regulator
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 27

    1956 Northill Air Lung Double Hose Regulator

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Viking Norseman Beer Can Double Hose Regulator
    Estimate
    $150 - $350
    Lot 28

    Viking Norseman Beer Can Double Hose Regulator

    Est.
    $150 - $350
  • US Navy Mark 12 Morse Diving Equipment Diving Helmet
    Estimate
    $300 - $600
    Lot 32

    US Navy Mark 12 Morse Diving Equipment Diving Helmet

    Est.
    $300 - $600
  • US Navy Mark 12 Divers Dress Suit Size 4 Unused
    Estimate
    $50 - $150
    Lot 33

    US Navy Mark 12 Divers Dress Suit Size 4 Unused

    Est.
    $50 - $150
  • Original USN Mark 12 Diving Helmet Drawings 2 Large Volumes
    Estimate
    $100 - $300
    Lot 34

    Original USN Mark 12 Diving Helmet Drawings 2 Large Vol...

    Est.
    $100 - $300
  • Advanced Diving Equipment Swindell Early Diving Helmet
    Estimate
    $600 - $1,200
    Lot 35

    Advanced Diving Equipment Swindell Early Diving Helmet

    Est.
    $600 - $1,200
  • DIVEX SWINDELL ADVANCED Diving Equipment Catalog
    Estimate
    $40 - $80
    Lot 36

    DIVEX SWINDELL ADVANCED Diving Equipment Catalog

    Est.
    $40 - $80
  • Helmets That Pioneered Mixed Gas Diving 7 Magazines
    Estimate
    $50 - $75
    Lot 37

    Helmets That Pioneered Mixed Gas Diving 7 Magazines

    Est.
    $50 - $75
  • Kirby Morgan 17 Black Fiberglass Diving Helmet
    Estimate
    $1,750 - $2,500
    Lot 38

    Kirby Morgan 17 Black Fiberglass Diving Helmet

    Est.
    $1,750 - $2,500
  • Vintage Kirby Morgan KMB-18 Band Mask
    Estimate
    $100 - $300
    Lot 39

    Vintage Kirby Morgan KMB-18 Band Mask

    Est.
    $100 - $300
  • Kirby Morgan Diving Helmet & Mask Parts Lot
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 40

    Kirby Morgan Diving Helmet & Mask Parts Lot

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Kirby Morgan Superlite 17 Diving Helmet
    Estimate
    $1,750 - $2,500
    Lot 41

    Kirby Morgan Superlite 17 Diving Helmet

    Est.
    $1,750 - $2,500
  • Atlantic Diving Equipment Size L Dive Harness Like New
    Estimate
    $100 - $300
    Lot 42

    Atlantic Diving Equipment Size L Dive Harness Like New

    Est.
    $100 - $300
  • US Navy Bladder Flotation Mark 2 Device
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 43

    US Navy Bladder Flotation Mark 2 Device

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Rare Al Krasberg Kirby Morgan Helium Reclaim Diving Helmet
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 44

    Rare Al Krasberg Kirby Morgan Helium Reclaim Diving Hel...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • 1960s Widolf Bronze C-VU Divers Mask
    Estimate
    $250 - $500
    Lot 45

    1960s Widolf Bronze C-VU Divers Mask

    Est.
    $250 - $500
  • Unknown Vintage Chrome Band Mask With Regulator
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 46

    Unknown Vintage Chrome Band Mask With Regulator

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Gas Services Helinaut 500 Helium Reclaim Diving Helmet
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $5,000
    Lot 47

    Gas Services Helinaut 500 Helium Reclaim Diving Helmet

    Est.
    $3,500 - $5,000
  • 3 Vintage Advanced Diving Equipment Band Masks
    Estimate
    $75 - $150
    Lot 48

    3 Vintage Advanced Diving Equipment Band Masks

    Est.
    $75 - $150
  • 3 Advanced Diving Equipment Manufacturer Shells & Parts
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 49

    3 Advanced Diving Equipment Manufacturer Shells & Parts...

    Est.
    $50 - $100
  • 1 of 36 R. Kirby KMSLH-7 1966 Diving Helmets
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $3,000
    Lot 50

    1 of 36 R. Kirby KMSLH-7 1966 Diving Helmets

    Est.
    $1,000 - $3,000
  • Early Dive Helmet Fiberglass Shell
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 51

    Early Dive Helmet Fiberglass Shell

    Est.
    $150 - $300

Auction Description

Diving Into History Auction Summer 2022 by Nation's Attic Inc.
Our Summer auction is filled with over 150 lots of vintage and antique diving equipment, memorabilia and more. Over 40 helmets are new to the market and are being offered at no reserve! These amazing helmets are from France, Korea, Italy, Russia, England, Japan and the United States. Rare mixed gas or helium diving helmets are also being sold. The famed US Navy Mark V is well represented in from multiple manufacturers and years. We also have a variety of diving knives. One of the knives is from the Guinness World Record holder that holds the most hours while working in a diving helmet. We welcome bidders from around the world to our online only sale. Nations Attic is the largest dealer of antique diving helmets and related equipment in the world. Read more
Nation's Attic Inc.
Wichita, KS 67211
United States

helmets@nationsattic.com

Phone:+1 3163711828

Buyer’s Premium

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$0 20.00

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$250 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,500 $250
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500

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Shipping fees listed with each lot pertain to domestic shipping only (contiguous or lower 48). International bidders are subject to higher shipping fees. Please inquire about shipping to a particular country before the start of the auction. Purchased items will be shipped on a first paid, first shipped basis and may take up to twenty (20) business days for said shipment to leave our (Nations Attic, Inc.) business. For time sensitive shipments, we (Nations Attic, Inc.) will expedite payment processing and shipping for a nominal fee. Items paid for by personal check are subject to a ten (10) business day hold for funds clearance. All domestic mainland items are shipped via FedEx ground or via USPS unless otherwise specified or requested by the customer. International shipments are shipped via DHL Express or FedEx Express. USPS is no longer used for international shipments due to issues with tracking packages. Insurance: All items are insured for the full purchase amount less carrier shipping charges, or the maximum amount allowed by the carrier and/or country of destination. Insurance is included in the specified shipping amount listed in the shipping section of the final invoice pricing. All invoices are sent with insurance already factored into the shipping charge. The customer has the right to waive any insurance amount by providing written consent that the customer will not hold Nations Attic, Inc. or its shipping carriers responsible for damaged and/or lost shipments due to uninsured/under insured packages. In some instances, we (Nations Attic, Inc.) reserve the right to only ship certain items if insurance is purchased for the full amount of the item(s) being shipped. International buyers are responsible for all duties and taxes. If shipment is rejected, buyer is responsible for all return shipping costs or disposal fees incurred. Read more

Terms & Conditions

TERMS & CONDITIONS 1. Prior to sale, all bidders must register with Nations Attic Inc. and/or online via BidSquare to participate in bidding. 2. The Auctioneer and the Consignor assume no risk, liability or responsibility for the authenticity or the authorship of any property identified in the online catalogue (that is, the identity of the creator or the period, culture, source or origin as the case may be, with which the creation of any property is identified herein). All property is sold "As Is" and neither the Auctioneer nor the Consignor makes any warranties or representations of any kind or nature with respect to the property, and in no event shall be responsible for the correctness or any implied warranty or merchantability or any implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose as it relates to description, genuineness, attribution, provenance, safety, reliability or condition of the property. If any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose can be construed from the catalogue, auction, or bill of sale, such warranties are disclaimed by the Auctioneer and the Consignor. No statement in the online catalogue or made at the sale or in the Bill of Sale or invoice or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty or representation or an admission of liability. Moreover, the Auctioneer will not be held responsible for any variations in appearance of online photographs. 3. Notwithstanding the preceding condition, if within 14 days of the sale of any lot the purchaser of any antique gives notice in writing to the Auctioneer that the lot so sold is a counterfeit and, if within 7 days after such notice the purchaser returns to the Auctioneer in the same condition as when sold, and gives written proof from a recognized impartial expert which establishes beyond reasonable doubt that the returned lot is in fact a counterfeit and that this was not indicated by a fair reading of the catalogue or the Auctioneer's comments at the time of sale, the Auctioneer as agent for the Consignor will rescind the sale and refund the purchase price. Please note that the original shipping costs will not be refunded as the cost was already incurred. The shipping to return the item will be at your purchaser expense. 4. A premium equal to 20% of the successful bid price will be added thereto and is payable by the purchaser as part of the total purchase price. 5. The Sales Tax rate for Wichita, Kansas is 7.5% and is computed on this total purchase price and applies to bidders residing within the state. The purchaser will be required to pay Sales Tax unless exempted through possession of a valid State of Kansas Sales Tax number on file. Please Note: The State of Kansas has no arrangement of reciprocity with any other jurisdiction and the Auctioneer cannot honor a Sales Tax number from any other jurisdiction. Please Note: Due to credit card processing charges, In the event buyer desires to pay by using a credit card, a convenience fee equaling 3.0% of the entire amount due shall be added to the buyer's invoice. We encourage you to pay by sending us a check or wire transfer to avoid the credit card convenience fee. However, if you send a wire, it must be in US DOLLARS and a $30 bank processing fee will be added. All shipments will ONLY be shipped to the registered and confirmed address on file with BidSquare, no exceptions. This means the credit card used to pay for the items is where the items will be shipped to and will also be the tax rate BidSquare uses to calculate tax. Please do not ask to ship to another address when using a credit card or to change your tax rate. 6. The Auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw any property at any time before actual sale. 7. Unless otherwise announced by the Auctioneer at the time of sale, all bids are per lot as numbered in the catalogue. The Auctioneer reserves the right to reject a bid from any bidder. The highest bid acknowledged by the Auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the event of any dispute between bidders, the Auctioneer shall have the sole and final discretion either to determine the successful bidder, or to re-offer and re-sell the article in dispute. If the Auctioneer determines that any opening bid is not commensurate with the value of the article offered, he may reject the bid; and if, having acknowledged an opening bid he decides that any advance is not sufficient, he may reject the advance. The Auctioneer reserves the right to acknowledge an auction floor bid before acknowledging an internet and/or phone bid regardless of the maximum bid amount provided by the bidder before and/or during the auction. 8. On the fall of the Auctioneers hammer, title to the offered lot passes to the highest bidder who thereupon will pay the full purchase price therefore or such part as the Auctioneer may require. All property shall be removed by the purchaser at his expense on the day of sale and, if not so removed, may be sent by the Auctioneer to a public warehouse for the account, risk and expense of the purchaser. Any damage to or loss of any item purchased which is left with the Auctioneer after the day of purchase is the purchasers sole responsibility. If the foregoing conditions or any other applicable conditions herein are not complied with, in addition to other remedies available to the Auctioneer and the Consignor by law, including without limitation the right to hold the purchaser liable for the bid price, the Auctioneer at its option, may either (a) cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the purchaser, or (b) re-sell the property on 3 days notice to the purchaser and for the account and risk of the purchaser, either publicly or privately, and in such event the purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency plus all costs, including warehousing, the expenses of both sales, and the Auctioneers commission at its regular rates and all other charges due hereunder, and incidental charges. No claims shall be allowed after removal of goods and no article shall be re-sold for purchaser at the sale where purchased. 9. The Auctioneer reserves the right to cancel the sale or any portion thereof without prior or further notice, and to announce at any time additional conditions of sale. 10. Bidding will constitute full acceptance of the terms and conditions herein. Also recognize, all items are being sold as used and/or antiques. The items are meant to be used for display purposes only. Not liable for functionality. Take it upon your own risk to use, which is not advised. 11. Payment: Payment will be accepted in the form of personal check, cashiers check, bank wire transfer, money order, cash (in house only), credit card (confirmed address for US customers only, credit card fee's apply). For internet bidders, if payment is not received within 5 business days following the auction, a payment reminder invoice will be sent. If payment is not received within 10 business days of the auction, we (Nations Attic, Inc.) reserve the right to void the sale of the item(s) to that bidder, and make the item(s) available for sale to the under bidder. In addition, any non-paying bidder will be prohibited from registering for any future auction that is held by Nations Attic, Inc. Please do not ask to have the sales tax removed as it is state law. 12. Shipping: Shipping fees listed with each lot pertain to domestic shipping only (contiguous or lower 48). International bidders are subject to higher shipping fees. Please inquire about shipping to a particular country before the start of the auction. Purchased items will be shipped on a first paid, first shipped basis and may take up to twenty (20) business days for said shipment to leave our (Nations Attic, Inc.) business. For time sensitive shipments, we (Nations Attic, Inc.) will expedite payment processing and shipping for a nominal fee. Items paid for by personal check are subject to a ten (10) business day hold for funds clearance. All domestic mainland items are shipped via FedEx ground or via USPS unless otherwise specified or requested by the customer. International shipments are shipped via DHL Express or FedEx Express. USPS is no longer used for international shipments due to issues with tracking packages. Insurance: All items are insured for the full purchase amount less carrier shipping charges, or the maximum amount allowed by the carrier and/or country of destination. Insurance is included in the specified shipping amount listed in the shipping section of the final invoice pricing. All invoices are sent with insurance already factored into the shipping charge. The customer has the right to waive any insurance amount by providing written consent that the customer will not hold Nations Attic, Inc. or its shipping carriers responsible for damaged and/or lost shipments due to uninsured/under insured packages. In some instances, we (Nations Attic, Inc.) reserve the right to only ship certain items if insurance is purchased for the full amount of the item(s) being shipped. 13. Storage Fees: Items not claimed within 30 Days after the auction will be subject to a $10 per lot, per day storage fee, unless other arrangements are made with the Nations Attic Inc.