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DIVING HELMETS SOLD ARCHIVE

As the largest antique diving helmet dealer in the United States we handle a wide variety of old and unusual diving helmets. This page is a sample or partial archive of the helmets we have sold in the last few years. While all of these helmets have been sold, if there is a style or model you would like for your collection, let us know!
helmets@nationsattic.com / Call or Text 316-371-1828

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December 1944

Mark V - Morse - SOLD

Wonderful all original and complete example - new old stock condition!

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1915 - 1916

Miller Dunn #1 - SOLD

This is the very first model of shallow water helmet Miller Dunn would make. Great original 1st year example!

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December 1944

Mark V - DESCO - SOLD

Excellent original with a majority of tinning remaining. Has a US Navy inspection stamp on ID plate - very nice!

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September 1918

Mark V - Schrader - SOLD

Serial #400 on ID plate! Great looking helmet, some modifications, bonnet is Morse.

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Circa 1890's

Mark II - Schrader - SOLD

Very rare Schrader 5 bolt style helmet in amazing condition. Fits criteria of US Navy Mark II helmet - impressive piece.

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September 1971

Mark V Helium- Morse - SOLD

Visually impressive, historically important, amazing condition. US Navy history with this mixed gas Mark V!

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Late 1930's

A.J. Morse Commercial - SOLD

Classic Morse helmet that was used on the Ohio River during the Great Depression. Fantastic patina and appearance!

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1905 / 1930

US Navy Mark III - SOLD

Historically interesting helmet made by A.J. Morse then modified by Schrader - US Navy Mark III helmet!

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Circa 1950's

Ratcliffe Abalone - SOLD

Before Bob Ratcliffe was making his famed "Rat Hats" he was converting helmets like this in the 1950's

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Circa 1940's

Heinke / Siebe Gorman - SOLD

Great looking helmet, Heinke bonnet with Siebe Gorman Admiralty pattern breastplate. Wonderful even patina. 

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2012

Galeazzi - HDS #9 - SOLD

Made for the 20th Anniversary of the Historical Diving Society USA. This is #9 of only 20 made. The last run of helmets this iconic company would make.

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Circa 1890's

John Date - SOLD

The only helmet maker in Canada - this example from the 19th Century is one of the finest examples you will ever see!

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1925 - 1926

Miller Dunn #2 - SOLD

Fantastic original example from the first year or production. Complete with all hardware and lead weights!

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Circa 1930's

Mark V - Schrader - SOLD

A classic US Navy Mark V made during WWII. US Navy inspection stamp present - great one to restore or keep as is!

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1943 - 1945

Miller Dunn #3 - SOLD

This is the classic WWII model with rare ID plate. Wonderful polished example.

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Circa 1970's

Swindell 2000 - SOLD

Rarely seen with factory ordered breastplate! Very nice original with lots of extras.

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Circa 1971

Savoie - Serial #2 - SOLD

Just the 2nd stainless steel Savoie helmet to be made! Comes with wonderful history.

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Circa 1970's

Swindell 3000 - SOLD

Nice original gas hat model that is seldom seen. Comes with extras and original manual.

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1890s

A. Schrader's Son 3 Light 12 Bolt - SOLD

Great original finish on this helmet. Stamped on bonnet neck ring company information.

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Circa 1930's

Homemade Hot Water Heater Shallow Water - SOLD

Classic example of a "hot water heater" homemade shallow water diving helmet! 

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1945

DESCO US Navy Mark V - SOLD

Serial #'s matching examples with US Navy inspection stamp on ID plate.

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September 1917

Mark V - Schrader
#81 - 1917!
SOLD

One of the earliest Mark V's we have ever handled! This is only the 81st one ever made by Schrader!

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20th Century

Chilean Diving Helmet - SOLD

Seldom seen style of helmet made in Chile - these have a unique style of construction.

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March 1945

Mark V - DESCO - SOLD

Excellent original with a majority of tinning remaining. Has a US Navy inspection stamp on ID plate - very nice!

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