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Diving Into History Auction Summer 2022

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  • Early Dive Masks & Equipment Grouping
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 52

    Early Dive Masks & Equipment Grouping

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Early Rat Hat Style Fiberglass Diving Helmet
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 53

    Early Rat Hat Style Fiberglass Diving Helmet

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Aquabell Shallow Water Diving Helmet 1970s
    Estimate
    $50 - $150
    Lot 54

    Aquabell Shallow Water Diving Helmet 1970s

    Est.
    $50 - $150
  • Collection of Vintage Oceaneering Stickers & Patch & Pins
    Estimate
    $75 - $150
    Lot 55

    Collection of Vintage Oceaneering Stickers & Patch & Pi...

    Est.
    $75 - $150
  • Unique Homemade Shallow Water Diving Helmet
    Estimate
    $300 - $750
    Lot 56

    Unique Homemade Shallow Water Diving Helmet

    Est.
    $300 - $750
  • Vintage Aquala Dry Dive Suit Size Large
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 57

    Vintage Aquala Dry Dive Suit Size Large

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • DESCO Browne Lightweight Diving Suit & Mask
    Estimate
    $100 - $300
    Lot 58

    DESCO Browne Lightweight Diving Suit & Mask

    Est.
    $100 - $300
  • Snead Style 3 Cast Iron Shallow Water Diving Helmet
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 59

    Snead Style 3 Cast Iron Shallow Water Diving Helmet

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Morse Shallow Water Number 17 Pump
    Estimate
    $200 - $500
    Lot 60

    Morse Shallow Water Number 17 Pump

    Est.
    $200 - $500
  • Vintage DESCO Browne US Navy Type Dive Mask
    Estimate
    $100 - $300
    Lot 61

    Vintage DESCO Browne US Navy Type Dive Mask

    Est.
    $100 - $300
  • Early 1925-26 Miller Dunn Divinhood Style 2 Helmet
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 62

    Early 1925-26 Miller Dunn Divinhood Style 2 Helmet

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • Complete Set Of Miller Dunn #1 or #2 Divinhood Weights
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 63

    Complete Set Of Miller Dunn #1 or #2 Divinhood Weights

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • Miller Dunn Divinhood Style 3 Front & Back Weighs
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 64

    Miller Dunn Divinhood Style 3 Front & Back Weighs

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Miller Dunn #1 Divers Air Pump With Handle
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 65

    Miller Dunn #1 Divers Air Pump With Handle

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • 1968 DESCO Free Flow Diving Helmet Serial #2
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $3,000
    Lot 66

    1968 DESCO Free Flow Diving Helmet Serial #2

    Est.
    $1,000 - $3,000
  • US Military & Commercial Diving Helmet Parts Lot
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 67

    US Military & Commercial Diving Helmet Parts Lot

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • TECO Rubber Shallow Water Diving Helmet Mask WW2
    Estimate
    $350 - $700
    Lot 68

    TECO Rubber Shallow Water Diving Helmet Mask WW2

    Est.
    $350 - $700
  • 1995 Russian 3 Bolt Diving Helmet
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 69

    1995 Russian 3 Bolt Diving Helmet

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Two Late 1900’s DESCO Equipment Catalogs
    Estimate
    $50 - $75
    Lot 70

    Two Late 1900’s DESCO Equipment Catalogs

    Est.
    $50 - $75
  • USN Bug Eye Shallow Water Dive Mask WW2
    Estimate
    $150 - $400
    Lot 71

    USN Bug Eye Shallow Water Dive Mask WW2

    Est.
    $150 - $400
  • Pre-1944 Japanese TOA Diving Apparatus Helmet
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 72

    Pre-1944 Japanese TOA Diving Apparatus Helmet

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Above Us The Waves 1956 Midget Subs & Human Torpedoes
    Estimate
    $50 - $75
    Lot 73

    Above Us The Waves 1956 Midget Subs & Human Torpedoes

    Est.
    $50 - $75
  • The Frogman 1951 Wartime Underwater Operation
    Estimate
    $50 - $75
    Lot 74

    The Frogman 1951 Wartime Underwater Operation

    Est.
    $50 - $75
  • Craftsweld 3 Light 12 Bolt Diving Helmet
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 75

    Craftsweld 3 Light 12 Bolt Diving Helmet

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • US Navy Master Diver Wood Diving Helmet Display
    Estimate
    $75 - $150
    Lot 76

    US Navy Master Diver Wood Diving Helmet Display

    Est.
    $75 - $150
  • Copper & Brass Diving Helmet Clock Display
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 77

    Copper & Brass Diving Helmet Clock Display

    Est.
    $50 - $100
  • Siebe Gorman 19th Century Diving Helmet Bonnet
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,500
    Lot 78

    Siebe Gorman 19th Century Diving Helmet Bonnet

    Est.
    $800 - $1,500
  • Miniature Diving Knife Set In Box French, English & US
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 79

    Miniature Diving Knife Set In Box French, English & US

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • They Dared the Deep 1967 Hardcover
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 80

    They Dared the Deep 1967 Hardcover

    Est.
    $50 - $100
  • Beautiful US Navy Mark V Diving Helmet From Noted Diver
    Estimate
    $5,500 - $7,000
    Lot 81

    Beautiful US Navy Mark V Diving Helmet From Noted Diver...

    Est.
    $5,500 - $7,000
  • Like New DESCO USN Heavy Weight Diving Boots
    Estimate
    $200 - $500
    Lot 82

    Like New DESCO USN Heavy Weight Diving Boots

    Est.
    $200 - $500
  • New Old Stock DESCO USN Mark V Dive Knife
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 83

    New Old Stock DESCO USN Mark V Dive Knife

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • 1990 Russian Diving Helmet Factory 21 Leningrad
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 84

    1990 Russian Diving Helmet Factory 21 Leningrad

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Mark V Whip & Air Control Valve + Triple Manifold
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 85

    Mark V Whip & Air Control Valve + Triple Manifold

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • US Navy Solid Brass Chicago Lock Co & 2 keys
    Estimate
    $75 - $125
    Lot 86

    US Navy Solid Brass Chicago Lock Co & 2 keys

    Est.
    $75 - $125
  • Impressive Original TOA 3 Light 12 Bolt Diving Helmet
    Estimate
    $1,250 - $2,000
    Lot 87

    Impressive Original TOA 3 Light 12 Bolt Diving Helmet

    Est.
    $1,250 - $2,000
  • Like New Yokohama Type J Size 4 Diving Suit
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 88

    Like New Yokohama Type J Size 4 Diving Suit

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • C.E.HEINKE LONDON Custom Engraved Diving Knife
    Estimate
    $600 - $1,000
    Lot 89

    C.E.HEINKE LONDON Custom Engraved Diving Knife

    Est.
    $600 - $1,000
  • Siebe Gorman 6 Bolt Diving Helmet
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $8,000
    Lot 90

    Siebe Gorman 6 Bolt Diving Helmet

    Est.
    $5,000 - $8,000
  • Siebe Gorman 6 Bolt Size 2 Divers Dress
    Estimate
    $300 - $600
    Lot 91

    Siebe Gorman 6 Bolt Size 2 Divers Dress

    Est.
    $300 - $600
  • Siebe Gorman & Co LTD Underwater Flashlight
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 92

    Siebe Gorman & Co LTD Underwater Flashlight

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • 1918 US Navy Mark V Diving Helmet Serial #400
    Estimate
    $5,500 - $7,500
    Lot 93

    1918 US Navy Mark V Diving Helmet Serial #400

    Est.
    $5,500 - $7,500
  • A Schraders Son 1941 WW2 Divers Boot
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 94

    A Schraders Son 1941 WW2 Divers Boot

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • WWI Vintage USN Mark V Communications Connection
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 95

    WWI Vintage USN Mark V Communications Connection

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • WW2 Miller Dunn US Navy Mark V Diving Helmet Bonnet
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $3,000
    Lot 96

    WW2 Miller Dunn US Navy Mark V Diving Helmet Bonnet

    Est.
    $1,000 - $3,000
  • Original US Navy Mark 12 Diving Helmet Brochure
    Estimate
    $25 - $50
    Lot 97

    Original US Navy Mark 12 Diving Helmet Brochure

    Est.
    $25 - $50
  • US Navy Lightweight Style Diving Boots
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 98

    US Navy Lightweight Style Diving Boots

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Soviet 3 Bolt Diving Helmet 1985 Leningrad
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 99

    Soviet 3 Bolt Diving Helmet 1985 Leningrad

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500

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

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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.