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  • Rare WWII Hamilton USN BUSHIPS Canteen Divers Watch
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 100

    Rare WWII Hamilton USN BUSHIPS Canteen Divers Watch

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • US Navy Mark V Dive Knife w/ Guinness Book Record History
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 101

    US Navy Mark V Dive Knife w/ Guinness Book Record Histo...

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • Copper & Brass Korean or Japanese Diving Helmet
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,300
    Lot 102

    Copper & Brass Korean or Japanese Diving Helmet

    Est.
    $800 - $1,300
  • Siebe Gorman Divers 1940s 1950s Friction Knife
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 103

    Siebe Gorman Divers 1940s 1950s Friction Knife

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Siebe Gorman Diving Helmet Face Plate
    Estimate
    $50 - $150
    Lot 104

    Siebe Gorman Diving Helmet Face Plate

    Est.
    $50 - $150
  • Siebe Gorman 3 Light 12 Bolt Diving Helmet
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 105

    Siebe Gorman 3 Light 12 Bolt Diving Helmet

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Siebe Gorman 2 Diver Double Cylinder Air Pump
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 106

    Siebe Gorman 2 Diver Double Cylinder Air Pump

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • Siebe Gorman Divers Electric Torch Flashlight
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 107

    Siebe Gorman Divers Electric Torch Flashlight

    Est.
    $50 - $100
  • 1931 AJ Morse & Son 3 Lite 12 Bolt Diving Helmet
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $5,000
    Lot 108

    1931 AJ Morse & Son 3 Lite 12 Bolt Diving Helmet

    Est.
    $3,500 - $5,000
  • A.J. Morse & Son Front & Back Horseshoe Weights
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 109

    A.J. Morse & Son Front & Back Horseshoe Weights

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Master Helmet Diver Hardcover 1970
    Estimate
    $40 - $60
    Lot 110

    Master Helmet Diver Hardcover 1970

    Est.
    $40 - $60
  • Famed USN Mark V Widow Maker Helium Diving Helmet
    Estimate
    $14,000 - $18,000
    Lot 111

    Famed USN Mark V Widow Maker Helium Diving Helmet

    Est.
    $14,000 - $18,000
  • MORSE Diving Equipment Catalog 1971
    Estimate
    $40 - $60
    Lot 112

    MORSE Diving Equipment Catalog 1971

    Est.
    $40 - $60
  • USN Mark V KA-BAR Union Cutlery New York Knife.
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 113

    USN Mark V KA-BAR Union Cutlery New York Knife.

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • Galeazzi Marina Italian Navy Standard Diving Helmet
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 114

    Galeazzi Marina Italian Navy Standard Diving Helmet

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Vintage Italian Galeazzi Divers Knife
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 115

    Vintage Italian Galeazzi Divers Knife

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • Vintage Italian Galeazzi Divers Boots
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 116

    Vintage Italian Galeazzi Divers Boots

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • 1972 Russian 12 Bolt Diving Helmet With Underwater Light
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 117

    1972 Russian 12 Bolt Diving Helmet With Underwater Ligh...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Galeazzi Marina Diving Helmet Divers Watch #18 of 100
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 118

    Galeazzi Marina Diving Helmet Divers Watch #18 of 100

    Est.
    $500 - $800
  • DESCO 1946 Catalog In Hide Textured Binder
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 119

    DESCO 1946 Catalog In Hide Textured Binder

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • 1945 US Navy Mark V Helium DESCO Diving Helmet Restored
    Estimate
    $14,000 - $18,000
    Lot 120

    1945 US Navy Mark V Helium DESCO Diving Helmet Restored...

    Est.
    $14,000 - $18,000
  • WW2 Morse Mark V Dive Knife With USN Inspection Stamp
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 121

    WW2 Morse Mark V Dive Knife With USN Inspection Stamp

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • 1951 Morse Diving Equipment Divers Boot
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 122

    1951 Morse Diving Equipment Divers Boot

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Unique 1940s Morse Neck Feed Diving Helmet
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 123

    Unique 1940s Morse Neck Feed Diving Helmet

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Original A.J. Morse Equipment Catalog Printing Blocks
    Estimate
    $100 - $300
    Lot 124

    Original A.J. Morse Equipment Catalog Printing Blocks

    Est.
    $100 - $300
  • Rare Bomar US Navy Mark V Divers Knife WW2
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 125

    Rare Bomar US Navy Mark V Divers Knife WW2

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Early DESCO US Navy Mark V #167 December 1942
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 126

    Early DESCO US Navy Mark V #167 December 1942

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • Mark V Dive Dress, Chafing Paints & Tool Bag 1953
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 127

    Mark V Dive Dress, Chafing Paints & Tool Bag 1953

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Mark V Diving Helmet T Wrench and Air Fitting Cap
    Estimate
    $50 - $150
    Lot 128

    Mark V Diving Helmet T Wrench and Air Fitting Cap

    Est.
    $50 - $150
  • 6 Bolt Admiralty Pattern Siebe Gorman Diving Helmet 1930s
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 129

    6 Bolt Admiralty Pattern Siebe Gorman Diving Helmet 193...

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Siebe Gorman & Co 1950s Divers Knife
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 130

    Siebe Gorman & Co 1950s Divers Knife

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Siebe Gorman Brass & Lead Divers Boots
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 131

    Siebe Gorman Brass & Lead Divers Boots

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • 1939 US Navy Mark V Diving Helmet Argentina Navy
    Estimate
    $6,500 - $8,000
    Lot 132

    1939 US Navy Mark V Diving Helmet Argentina Navy

    Est.
    $6,500 - $8,000
  • Vintage Brass Divers Air Hose Fittings Lot
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 133

    Vintage Brass Divers Air Hose Fittings Lot

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Grouping of 16 Divers Air Hose Brass Fittings
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 134

    Grouping of 16 Divers Air Hose Brass Fittings

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Charles Petit 1800s French Helmet No Bolt Diving Helmet
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $9,000
    Lot 135

    Charles Petit 1800s French Helmet No Bolt Diving Helmet...

    Est.
    $6,000 - $9,000
  • Antique Diving Boots Possibly French or German
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 136

    Antique Diving Boots Possibly French or German

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • New Historical Diving Equipment Kolcksiyonu Collection Book
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 137

    New Historical Diving Equipment Kolcksiyonu Collection ...

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Vintage Korean 3 Light 12 Bolt Diving Helmet
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 138

    Vintage Korean 3 Light 12 Bolt Diving Helmet

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Like New Denayrouze French Dive Knife
    Estimate
    $350 - $550
    Lot 139

    Like New Denayrouze French Dive Knife

    Est.
    $350 - $550
  • WW2 Mark V Schrader Non-Return Valve w/ Navy Stamp
    Estimate
    $100 - $300
    Lot 140

    WW2 Mark V Schrader Non-Return Valve w/ Navy Stamp

    Est.
    $100 - $300
  • 1979 USSR 3 Bolt Diving Helmet Factory 28
    Estimate
    $1,250 - $1,750
    Lot 141

    1979 USSR 3 Bolt Diving Helmet Factory 28

    Est.
    $1,250 - $1,750
  • New Old Stock Russian Anemometer Instrument
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 142

    New Old Stock Russian Anemometer Instrument

    Est.
    $50 - $100
  • PEARL DIVER 1930 Victor Berge Hardcover
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 143

    PEARL DIVER 1930 Victor Berge Hardcover

    Est.
    $50 - $100
  • 19th Century Siebe Gorman Diving Helmet Bonnet
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 144

    19th Century Siebe Gorman Diving Helmet Bonnet

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Half Mile Down 1934 William Beebe Hardcover
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 145

    Half Mile Down 1934 William Beebe Hardcover

    Est.
    $50 - $100
  • Nonsuch. Land of Water 1932 William Beebe 1st Edition
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 146

    Nonsuch. Land of Water 1932 William Beebe 1st Edition

    Est.
    $50 - $100
  • Japanese or Korean 3 Light Diving Helmet Bonnet
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 147

    Japanese or Korean 3 Light Diving Helmet Bonnet

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000

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.