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We Buy Antique
Miller-Dunn
Diving Helmets

Why Collectors Trust Nation's Attic for Antique Miller Dunn Diving Helmets

For more than 20 years, Nation's Attic has specialized in authentic antique diving helmets, including the innovative shallow-water and U.S. Navy helmets manufactured by the Miller-Dunn Company of Miami, Florida. We actively purchase Miller-Dunn diving helmets from collectors, museums, estates, commercial diving companies, and private collections throughout the United States and around the world. With an A+ Better Business Bureau rating and a reputation built on honesty, expertise, and professional service, you can sell your antique diving helmet with confidence.

Contact us today at 316-371-1828 or email helmets@nationsattic.com to get started!

Four Miller Dunn Diving Helmets

Whether you own an early Dunn Divinhood, a Style 2 or Style 3 Divinhood, or one of the U.S. Navy Mark V helmets produced by Miller-Dunn during World War II, we would be pleased to review photographs and discuss purchasing your helmet or including it in one of our international auctions.

 

You can text your photos to 316-371-1828 or email them to helmets@nationsattic.com
 
We’re also interested in purchasing related tools and equipment, including diving knives, boots, weight belts, and more nautical items.

Founded in Miami, Florida, the Miller-Dunn Company became one of America's most innovative manufacturers of commercial diving equipment during the first half of the twentieth century. Best known for its lightweight Divinhood series, Miller-Dunn revolutionized shallow-water diving with helmets designed to provide greater mobility and ease of use than traditional deep-sea diving helmets. The company's original single-window Divinhood was followed by the improved Style 2 and the highly successful Style 3, which saw extensive use by the U.S. Navy during World War II. In addition to its famous shallow-water helmets, Miller-Dunn also manufactured the U.S. Navy Mark V diving helmet during the war, making it the company's only production deep-sea diving helmet. If you own a Miller-Dunn diving helmet, Nation's Attic would welcome the opportunity to discuss purchasing your helmet or including it in one of our international auctions.

Dunn Divinhood Helmet Stamp
Dunn Divinhood

The Dunn Divinhood was the first helmet Miller Dunn manufactured. Many people refer to these first helmets as style 1. Rather than a tag or ID plate, these were simply stamped into the side of the helmet. They say Dunn Divinhood; U.S. Pat. Aug. 1916; Foreign Pats Pending; Miller-Dunn Co. Miami, FL.  

Does Your Helmet Have This Stamp?

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Divinhood Style 2 Navy Standard
DIVINHOOD Style 2

The second helmet by this company was called the Divinhood Style 2. The tag also indicates Navy Standard. The Miller-Dunn Co. Miami, FLA is quite clear on these ID plates. This plate will be on one side next to the bottom edge of the top.

Is Your ID Plate Visible And Easy To Read?

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Divinhood Style 3 Navy Standard
DIVINHOOD Style 3

Divinhood Style 3 is the most commonly found helmet. These were made by the thousands during World War 2 by the Miller - Dunn Co. in Miami, FLA.

Have A Helmet With This ID Plate?

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Mark V Miller Dunn Co Miami
US Navy Mark V Miller Dunn

During World War 2 Miller Dunn made the United States Navy Mark V diving helmet. They used a lead ID plate, making them often difficult to read the serial number and date. 

Can You Read Your Lead ID Tag?

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Looking to buy or sell vintage and antique diving helmets? Reach out to the experts at the world's largest dealer of authentic antique diving helmets today. We're here to provide you with the best service and knowledge in the industry!

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