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AED1920s A Schrader's Son Brooklyn Antique Diving Helmet
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448 S. Pattie Ave
Wichita, KS 67211
United States
Nation’s Attic Incorporated is located in Wichita, KS. As a full time business we offer expert factory correct restoration & repair services for antique slot machines made from the 1880’s to 1950. Only dealing in authentic examples of antique slot machines, we are one of the few remaining full time ...Read more
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LiveMay 30, 2026
Nation's Attic presents the 2026 "Diving Into History" auction on May 30th, featuring the prestigious collection of Houston’s Ocean Corporation. This landmark event offers museum-quality 19th and 20th-century copper and brass diving helmets from icons like Morse and Siebe Gorman. The catalog includes vintage dive dresses, boots, and maritime treasures. The second half features no-reserve collectibles, including Japanese swords, US coinage, and designer handbags. Bid with the world’s largest dealer of authentic antique diving helmets. Don't miss this unique sale! Nation's Attic Inc. helmets@nationsattic.com
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This helmet was made by one of the famed and iconic manufacturers of the 19th and 20th Centuries, the A. Schrader's Son Company. Located in Brooklyn, New York, this company started making diving helmets and related equipment in the 1840s. Throughout the 19th Century, they would improve upon diving helmet design and become a supplier to the US Navy. During the early 20th Century their helmets would utilize the latest techniques in design and safety. In addition to supplying the US Navy, Schrader helmets and equipment were used by commercial divers around the world. Schrader would go on to be a major supplier of the famed Mark V from 1916 till after World War II. Today, helmets made by this company are prized among collectors for their iconic styles and place in diving history.Dating to the late 1920s at the onset of the Great Depression, this A. Schrader’s Son Inc. diving helmet is a remarkable artifact of American industrial history. It features a classic copper body with all original brass hardware intact and present. A standout feature is the original manufacturer’s ID plate, which remains clearly stamped with a serial number that—combined with the helmet’s specific style—allows for accurate dating to this pivotal era. During a time of immense economic hardship, commercial diving was a high-stakes, essential profession for those braving the depths to build the nation’s infrastructure. This helmet serves as a quintessential example of the rugged, dependable gear used on the historic underwater projects that helped shape the country.This helmet is the classic standard configuration that Schrader offered in their catalog at this time. That configuration consists of three windows or ports and twelve bolts on the breastplate. This helmet is a no-nonsense example of what an old school diver would have preferred at the time. The helmet is in very nice condition original condition. The copper body and brass hardware feature an old patina that is consistent. The ...
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