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Antique Diving Helmet Equipment & History Book Lot

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Helmets of The Deep Presentation Edition Hardcover Signed: This is arguably the most desirable book on antique diving helmets. Titled Helmets Of the Deep by Leon Lyons, this specific example is a hardcover presentation edition. Only 900 of these were printed,

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A.J. Morse & Son 1916 Antique Diving Helmet: Classic piece of American diving history is represented in this A.J. Morse & Son helmet. Referred to as The Most Popular Helmet In Use in the 1917 A.J. Morse & Son (Morse) catalog. This 3 light 12 bol

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Book Lot #1 Underwater Exploration & History Of Diving: Book lot #1 of books related to underwater exploration and diving. Lot consists of a photocopy of Deep Diving and Submarine Operations from Siebe Gorman 1981, Exploring The Lusitania by Robert Ballard

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US Military & Commercial Diving Helmet Parts Lot: This is a grouping of authentic parts used with various commercial and military diving equipment. The lot consists of a never used weldling lense for a Mark V diving helmet, a set of four like new cop

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Interspace Systems PP-1 Pack Rebreather & Diving Helmet: Fascinating piece of diving equipment that cost over $30,000 new in the mid-1970s! This is a Interspace Systems PP-1, aka Porpoise Pack One rebreather system. The equipment included in this lot is the

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Replica Deep Sea Scuba Diving Helmet: DESCRIPTION: A reproduction deep sea scuba diving helmet composed of brass and copper. Attached plaque: "U.S. Navy Diving Helmet, Mark V, Morse Diving Equipment Co. Inc. Boston Mass." CIRCA: 20th Cent

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A Pictorial History of Diving Book Hardcover 1988: A fantastic study of diving history and equipment from ancient breath-hold diving to modern deep-sea diving. The sharp color photos are complement by the detailed text and additional information on ea

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Mark V Diving Helmet Welding Parts, Tools & Fittings: Collection of diving equipment parts and Mark V specific components. Lot consists of a Mark V diving helmet welding shield lens in as new condition, Mark V helmet copper brail shims, 2 underwater torc

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American Dive Catalog, Schrader History & 1916 Manual: Trio of new unread historical diving helmet related books. The first is the American Dive Catalog Collection. This large hardcover book is a treasure trove of information on American made diving helme

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Professional Diving Equipment Grouping: This is a grouping of professional diving equipment. This lot consists of a Viking 5 Finger gloves size L new in bag, a new in bag National Divers underwater flash light, a padded helmet carry bag wit

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A Pictorial History of Diving Book: Like new copy of a wonderful book titled A Pictorial History of Diving from 1998. 149 pages in full color of amazing historical equipment. Dust jacket protector reflecting light in photos. Dust jacket

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French CH Petit 4 Light 3 Bolt Antique Diving Helmet: Exquisite example of a rarely seen French diving helmet! This 4 light 3 bolt (four windows and 3 neck ring bolts) diving helmet was made by the historical helmet maker Charles Petit in Paris, France.

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1919 A.J. Morse & Son Antique Diving Helmet: This helmet was made by arguably the most famous American helmet maker, the A.J. Morse & Son Company. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, this company would start making diving helmets and related equip

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French CH Petit Paris Antique Diving Helmet H: 22.3": Antique and original, all polish. Very Good Condition - Shipping in USA $ 200.00

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Miller Dunn Co. Antique Diving Helmet: Miller Dunn Co. Antique "Divinehood Style 3" Brass Diving Helmet Accompanied by Three Metal Tags. Inset company tag en verso. Measures 26" x 13" x 13". Estimate: $1000.00 - $3000.00 Domestic Shipping:

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Antique Diving Helmet Brass Exhaust Body: This is a vintage diving helmet exhaust body. This part was likely off a Morse or Schrader helmet during the first half of the 20th century. It does appear to have been removed from a helmet long ago.

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Antique Diving Helmet Equipment & History Book Lot

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Grouping of four brand new never handled books regarding antique diving helmet equipment and its history. Grouping includes the American Dive Catalog Collection by Ray Mathieson (large book with all major US diving equipment manufacturers catalogs), Diving With & Without Armor by J.B. Green; The Celebrated Submarine Diver from 1859 (reprint), US Navy Diving Manual from July 1916 (reprint), and lastly the A. Schrader Diving Equipment Company Historical Package which contains detailed information about the diving helmets this company made.

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