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Unique Homemade Shallow Water Diving Helmet

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Unique 1930s Homemade Shallow Water Diving Helmet: During the Great Depression, many divers who had no money were forced to make their own diving helmet. Magazines such as Popular Mechanics published instructions on making a helmet from discarded item

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Antique Homemade Shallow Water Diving Helmet 1920s 1930s: During the Great Depression, many individuals were forced to make do with what they had. If you had an interest in shallow water diving but could not afford a diving helmet, then you made your own. Ma

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1940s Morse Model 15 Shallow Water Diving Helmet: Featured here is one of the most unique shallow water diving helmets ever made! This is a Model 15 helmet made by Morse Diving Equipment in Boston, MA. This was the only shallow water helmet Morse off

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TECO Rubber Shallow Water Diving Helmet Mask WW2: This unique rubber mask was made by the Thompson Engineering Company during World War 2. This type of shallow water helmet TECO mask was used in place of traditional shallow water copper & brass helme

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Early 1925-26 Miller Dunn Divinhood Style 2 Helmet: Regarded by many as the most desirable shallow water diving helmet ever produced, is the Divinhood Style 2. This unique helmet was made by the Miller Dunn Company located in Miami, Florida. Miller Dun

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World War 2 Miller Dunn Divinhood Shallow Water Diving Helmet Style 3: During World War 2 the standard US Navy shallow water diving helmet was the Divinhood Style 3. These helmets have a classic appearance and were popular to use even after the war. The Divinhood Style 3

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1930s Schrader Shallow Water Diving Helmet: One of the most interesting shallow water helmets ever designed is the Model 15 made by Morse. Unknown to many people is that Morse would sell these helmets to the A. Schraders Son company and allow t

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Snead Style 3 Cast Iron Shallow Water Diving Helmet: This is an excellent example of a Snead Company shallow water diving helmet. The helmet is made of cast iron with an acrylic window. A small brass threaded air fitting is located behind the handle on

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TECO Shallow Water Diving Helmet Rubber Mask WWII Era: This is a Thompson Engineering Company (TECO) shallow water diving helmet. This helmet or rubber mask utilizes twin air hoses that hook to a TECO union. Masks like this were used for shallow water div

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1970s Aqua Bell Shallow Water Diving Helmet: Fun piece of shallow water diving history! This is a 1970s era Aqua Bell. These simple and easy to use helmets were popular with tourists and various parts of the world. This example appears to be unu

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Morse Model 15 Shallow Water Diving Helmet Lead Weights: These are the front and back lead weights for an AJ Morse or Morse Diving Equipment Model 15 shallow water diving helmet. These weights are contemporary. The pair weigh 34 pounds in total. Unused in l

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Aquabell Shallow Water Diving Helmet 1970s: This is a fun low tech shallow water diving helmet called the Aquabell. These were made during the 1970s and sold for $49 each. The yellow plastic breastplate can be filled with weight, allow the helm

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1970s Aquabell Shallow Water Diving Helmet: This is a fun low tech shallow water diving helmet called the Aquabell. These were made during the 1970s and sold for $49 each. The yellow plastic breastplate can be filled with weight, allow the helm

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WW2 Miller Dunn Shallow Water Divinhood Style 3 Diving Helmet: During World War 2 the standard US Navy shallow water diving helmet was the Divinhood Style 3. These helmets have a classic appearance and were popular to use even after the war. The Divinhood Style 3

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Miller Dunn Divinhood Style 3 WW2 Diving Helmet: During World War 2 the standard US Navy shallow water diving helmet was the Divinhood Style 3. These helmets have a classic appearance and were popular to use even after the war. The Divinhood Style 3

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Unique Homemade Shallow Water Diving Helmet

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When it comes to homemade shallow water diving helmets, nearly none are exactly alike. Primarily starting during the Great Depression, individuals constructed diving helmets out of just about any discarded material. While it is hard to say what this helmet was originally, it resembles an old style mailbox! The helmet is made of copper and features a fantastic green and gray patina. The helmet measures approximately 19 inches tall, 11 inches deep and 9 inches wide. It weighs 9 pounds. The rectangle window open has no glass or acrylic. Originally lead weigh would have been bolted to the front and back. The very top has a threaded fitting for an airline to be attached. While relatively simple and crude, this helmet will surely get plenty of attention no matter where it is displayed.

All diving helmets in this auction will be accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Nations Attic. The certificate will have a unique number that will match the number on a tamperproof hologram decal placed inside the helmet. This information will be kept on permanent file at Nations Attic and help ensure the provenance of the helmet and authenticity.

All items will be shipped with a signature required upon delivery and full insurance either via FedEx or the USPS Priority Mail. Worldwide shipping is available; however, no ocean freight will be offered on large items. DHL Express is an option for international shipments under 600 pounds via air. Payment via bank wire for customers outside the USA is required. A shipping quote prior to the auction can be provided by emailing your postal code.