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Nation's Attic Diving Into History Auction Winter 2023

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  • Mark V Divers Air Line Hose In Excellent Condition
    Estimate
    $100 - $300
    Lot 147

    Mark V Divers Air Line Hose In Excellent Condition

    Est.
    $100 - $300
  • WW2 Vintage Mark V Divers Knife
    Estimate
    $350 - $550
    Lot 148

    WW2 Vintage Mark V Divers Knife

    Est.
    $350 - $550
  • US Navy Heavyweight Divers Boots Brass Canvas Lead
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 149

    US Navy Heavyweight Divers Boots Brass Canvas Lead

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • 1918 USN Dive School Notes and 1948 USN Diving Salvage Manual
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 150

    1918 USN Dive School Notes and 1948 USN Diving Salvage ...

    Est.
    $50 - $100
  • 1944 Schrader Air Control Valve & Whip w/ 3 Inspection Stamps
    Estimate
    $300 - $600
    Lot 151

    1944 Schrader Air Control Valve & Whip w/ 3 Inspection ...

    Est.
    $300 - $600
  • 1920s Miller Dunn Divinhood Shallow Water Style 2 Diving Helmet
    Estimate
    $6,500 - $8,500
    Lot 152

    1920s Miller Dunn Divinhood Shallow Water Style 2 Divin...

    Est.
    $6,500 - $8,500
  • Miller Dunn Divinhood Style 1 or 2 Lead Weight Set & Wing Nuts
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 153

    Miller Dunn Divinhood Style 1 or 2 Lead Weight Set & Wi...

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • Miller Dunn No. 1 Shallow Water Divers Pump
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 154

    Miller Dunn No. 1 Shallow Water Divers Pump

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Ward Pump Co Shallow Water Diving Pump Miller Dunn Style
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 155

    Ward Pump Co Shallow Water Diving Pump Miller Dunn Styl...

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • Bishop & Babcock Shallow Water Diving Pump Miller Dunn Style
    Estimate
    $100 - $250
    Lot 156

    Bishop & Babcock Shallow Water Diving Pump Miller Dunn ...

    Est.
    $100 - $250
  • Morse Diving Model 15 Shallow Water Pump w/ USN Stamp
    Estimate
    $250 - $500
    Lot 157

    Morse Diving Model 15 Shallow Water Pump w/ USN Stamp

    Est.
    $250 - $500
  • Snead Shallow Water Style 3 Cast Iron Diving Helmet 1930s
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 158

    Snead Shallow Water Style 3 Cast Iron Diving Helmet 193...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Solid Wood Shallow Water Diving Helmet Display Stand
    Estimate
    $50 - $150
    Lot 159

    Solid Wood Shallow Water Diving Helmet Display Stand

    Est.
    $50 - $150
  • Vintage DESCO Jack Browne Mask w/ Comms & Breathing Bag
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 160

    Vintage DESCO Jack Browne Mask w/ Comms & Breathing Bag...

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • Schrader Air Control Valve 3 Air Fittings & T Wrench
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 161

    Schrader Air Control Valve 3 Air Fittings & T Wrench

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • WWII Era BTE Mark V Telephone Cable Wrench
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 162

    WWII Era BTE Mark V Telephone Cable Wrench

    Est.
    $50 - $100
  • United States Navy Mark 2 Combat / Utility Knife
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 163

    United States Navy Mark 2 Combat / Utility Knife

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • 1930s AJ Morse & Son Model 15 Shallow Water Diving Helmet
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 164

    1930s AJ Morse & Son Model 15 Shallow Water Diving Helm...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Morse Diving Equipment Model 15 Shallow Water Divers Pump
    Estimate
    $800 - $700
    Lot 165

    Morse Diving Equipment Model 15 Shallow Water Divers Pu...

    Est.
    $800 - $700
  • Morse Model 15 Shallow Water Diving Helmet Lead Weights
    Estimate
    $100 - $300
    Lot 166

    Morse Model 15 Shallow Water Diving Helmet Lead Weights...

    Est.
    $100 - $300
  • Two Divers Weight Belts Canvas & Leather Styles
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 167

    Two Divers Weight Belts Canvas & Leather Styles

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • ½ Size Copper & Brass Miniature Diving Helmet & Keychain
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 168

    ½ Size Copper & Brass Miniature Diving Helmet & Keychai...

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • 3D Crystal Morse Diving Helmet Image
    Estimate
    $50 - $200
    Lot 169

    3D Crystal Morse Diving Helmet Image

    Est.
    $50 - $200
  • AJ Morse & Son 4 Light 12 Bolt 1930s Diving Helmet
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 170

    AJ Morse & Son 4 Light 12 Bolt 1930s Diving Helmet

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Antique Diving Helmet Brass Exhaust Body
    Estimate
    $50 - $200
    Lot 171

    Antique Diving Helmet Brass Exhaust Body

    Est.
    $50 - $200
  • Helmets Of The Deep Hardcover Book
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $3,000
    Lot 172

    Helmets Of The Deep Hardcover Book

    Est.
    $1,500 - $3,000
  • Vintage Morse Diving Helmet Faceplate w/ Glass & Guard
    Estimate
    $250 - $500
    Lot 173

    Vintage Morse Diving Helmet Faceplate w/ Glass & Guard

    Est.
    $250 - $500
  • A.J. Morse & Son Circa 1909 Antique Diving Helmet
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,500
    Lot 174

    A.J. Morse & Son Circa 1909 Antique Diving Helmet

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,500
  • Morse Boston Heavyweight Leather Dive Boots
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 175

    Morse Boston Heavyweight Leather Dive Boots

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • AJ Morse & Son Single Divers Pump Model #3 Circa 1900s
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 176

    AJ Morse & Son Single Divers Pump Model #3 Circa 1900s

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • WWII Era Mark V Divers Air Line Hose Republic Rubber
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 177

    WWII Era Mark V Divers Air Line Hose Republic Rubber

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • 1941 Schrader Heavyweight Leather Dive Boots
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 178

    1941 Schrader Heavyweight Leather Dive Boots

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • A.J. Morse & Son Neck Feed 3 Light 12 Bolt Diving Helmet
    Estimate
    $4,500 - $6,500
    Lot 179

    A.J. Morse & Son Neck Feed 3 Light 12 Bolt Diving Helme...

    Est.
    $4,500 - $6,500
  • WW2 Era Morse Diving Equipment Air Pump Filter Housing
    Estimate
    $75 - $150
    Lot 180

    WW2 Era Morse Diving Equipment Air Pump Filter Housing

    Est.
    $75 - $150
  • AJ Morse & Son Circa 1900 Diving Apparatus Box ID Plate
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 181

    AJ Morse & Son Circa 1900 Diving Apparatus Box ID Plate...

    Est.
    $50 - $100
  • Morse Diving Equipment Divers Radio Transceiver Box
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 182

    Morse Diving Equipment Divers Radio Transceiver Box

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Large Divers Insignia & Pump Metal Plaque Display
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 183

    Large Divers Insignia & Pump Metal Plaque Display

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Early John Date 19th Century Canadian Diving Helmet
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $20,000
    Lot 184

    Early John Date 19th Century Canadian Diving Helmet

    Est.
    $10,000 - $20,000
  • Rare John Date Submarine Hand Lantern Canada
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 185

    Rare John Date Submarine Hand Lantern Canada

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • Siebe Gorman Divers Dress Suit 12 Bolt Size 1
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 186

    Siebe Gorman Divers Dress Suit 12 Bolt Size 1

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • WWII Australian Commonwealth Salvage Board Knife
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,500
    Lot 187

    WWII Australian Commonwealth Salvage Board Knife

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,500
  • Classic Salvage book inscribed by Author to Captain J.P. Williams
    Estimate
    $200 - $500
    Lot 188

    Classic Salvage book inscribed by Author to Captain J.P...

    Est.
    $200 - $500
  • 1900s A.J. Morse & Son 3 Light 12 Bolt Diving Helmet
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 189

    1900s A.J. Morse & Son 3 Light 12 Bolt Diving Helmet

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Schrader Diving Helmet Front & Rear Horseshoe Style Weight Mold
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 190

    Schrader Diving Helmet Front & Rear Horseshoe Style Wei...

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • Antique Wood & Lead Divers Boots For Restoration
    Estimate
    $75 - $150
    Lot 191

    Antique Wood & Lead Divers Boots For Restoration

    Est.
    $75 - $150
  • A Schraders Son Flashlight Air Pump Gauge Display
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 192

    A Schraders Son Flashlight Air Pump Gauge Display

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • AJ Morse Diving Helmet Threaded Faceplate
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 193

    AJ Morse Diving Helmet Threaded Faceplate

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Morse Diving Equipment 4 Light 12 Bolt Diving Helmet
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 194

    Morse Diving Equipment 4 Light 12 Bolt Diving Helmet

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000

Auction Description

Nation's Attic Diving Into History Auction Winter 2023 by Nation's Attic Inc.

Nations Attic Diving Into History auction 2023 features an amazing array of authentic diving helmets from the 1800s into the 21st Century. Antique copper and brass helmets made by AJ Morse, Schrader, John Date, DESCO, Miller Dunn, Morse Diving Equipment, TOA, KIM, and more are included. A very nice selection of early fiberglass diving helmets from the 1960s into the 1980s is also up for bids. Helmets made by General Aquadyne, Miller, Piel, Comex, Kirby Morgan, Swindell, and Joe Savoie are all selling. Other areas of historic diving equipment include early SCUBA equipment, nautical antiques, rare books, antique diving equipment such as parts, tools, lights, boots, dive suits, radios, ephemera, collectible memorabilia, and diving knives. The auction is rounded out with a collection of US Navy Mark 12 equipment from the 1970s and 1980s. There are over 240 lots of authentic diving history all selling at no reserve.

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Nation's Attic Inc.
Wichita, KS 67211
United States

helmets@nationsattic.com

Phone:+1 3163711828

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Shipping fees listed with each lot pertain to domestic shipping only (contiguous or lower 48). International bidders are subject to higher shipping fees. Please inquire about shipping to a particular country before the start of the auction. Purchased items will be shipped on a first paid, first shipped basis and may take up to twenty (20) business days for said shipment to leave our (Nations Attic, Inc.) business. For time sensitive shipments, we (Nations Attic, Inc.) will expedite payment processing and shipping for a nominal fee. Items paid for by personal check are subject to a ten (10) business day hold for funds clearance. All domestic mainland items are shipped via FedEx ground or via USPS unless otherwise specified or requested by the customer. International shipments are shipped via DHL Express or FedEx Express. USPS is no longer used for international shipments due to issues with tracking packages. Insurance: All items are insured for the full purchase amount less carrier shipping charges, or the maximum amount allowed by the carrier and/or country of destination. Insurance is included in the specified shipping amount listed in the shipping section of the final invoice pricing. All invoices are sent with insurance already factored into the shipping charge. The customer has the right to waive any insurance amount by providing written consent that the customer will not hold Nations Attic, Inc. or its shipping carriers responsible for damaged and/or lost shipments due to uninsured/under insured packages. In some instances, we (Nations Attic, Inc.) reserve the right to only ship certain items if insurance is purchased for the full amount of the item(s) being shipped. International buyers are responsible for all duties and taxes. If shipment is rejected, buyer is responsible for all return shipping costs or disposal fees incurred.

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Terms & Conditions

TERMS & CONDITIONS 1. Prior to sale, all bidders must register with Nations Attic Inc. and/or online via BidSquare to participate in bidding. 2. The Auctioneer and the Consignor assume no risk, liability or responsibility for the authenticity or the authorship of any property identified in the online catalogue (that is, the identity of the creator or the period, culture, source or origin as the case may be, with which the creation of any property is identified herein). All property is sold "As Is" and neither the Auctioneer nor the Consignor makes any warranties or representations of any kind or nature with respect to the property, and in no event shall be responsible for the correctness or any implied warranty or merchantability or any implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose as it relates to description, genuineness, attribution, provenance, safety, reliability or condition of the property. If any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose can be construed from the catalogue, auction, or bill of sale, such warranties are disclaimed by the Auctioneer and the Consignor. No statement in the online catalogue or made at the sale or in the Bill of Sale or invoice or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty or representation or an admission of liability. Moreover, the Auctioneer will not be held responsible for any variations in appearance of online photographs. 3. Notwithstanding the preceding condition, if within 14 days of the sale of any lot the purchaser of any antique gives notice in writing to the Auctioneer that the lot so sold is a counterfeit and, if within 7 days after such notice the purchaser returns to the Auctioneer in the same condition as when sold, and gives written proof from a recognized impartial expert which establishes beyond reasonable doubt that the returned lot is in fact a counterfeit and that this was not indicated by a fair reading of the catalogue or the Auctioneer's comments at the time of sale, the Auctioneer as agent for the Consignor will rescind the sale and refund the purchase price. Please note that the original shipping costs will not be refunded as the cost was already incurred. The shipping to return the item will be at your purchaser expense. 4. A premium equal to 20% of the successful bid price will be added thereto and is payable by the purchaser as part of the total purchase price. 5. The Sales Tax rate for Wichita, Kansas is 7.5% and is computed on this total purchase price and applies to bidders residing within the state. The purchaser will be required to pay Sales Tax unless exempted through possession of a valid State of Kansas Sales Tax number on file. Please Note: The State of Kansas has no arrangement of reciprocity with any other jurisdiction and the Auctioneer cannot honor a Sales Tax number from any other jurisdiction. Please Note: Due to credit card processing charges, In the event buyer desires to pay by using a credit card, a convenience fee averaging 4.0% to 6% of the entire amount due shall be added to the buyer's invoice. We encourage you to pay by sending us a check or wire transfer to avoid the credit card convenience fee. However, if you send a wire, it must be in US DOLLARS and a $30 bank processing fee will be added. All shipments will ONLY be shipped to the registered and confirmed address on file with BidSquare, no exceptions. This means the credit card used to pay for the items is where the items will be shipped to and will also be the tax rate BidSquare uses to calculate tax. Please do not ask to ship to another address when using a credit card or to change your tax rate. 6. The Auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw any property at any time before actual sale. 7. Unless otherwise announced by the Auctioneer at the time of sale, all bids are per lot as numbered in the catalogue. The Auctioneer reserves the right to reject a bid from any bidder. The highest bid acknowledged by the Auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the event of any dispute between bidders, the Auctioneer shall have the sole and final discretion either to determine the successful bidder, or to re-offer and re-sell the article in dispute. If the Auctioneer determines that any opening bid is not commensurate with the value of the article offered, he may reject the bid; and if, having acknowledged an opening bid he decides that any advance is not sufficient, he may reject the advance. The Auctioneer reserves the right to acknowledge an auction floor bid before acknowledging an internet and/or phone bid regardless of the maximum bid amount provided by the bidder before and/or during the auction. 8. On the fall of the Auctioneers hammer, title to the offered lot passes to the highest bidder who thereupon will pay the full purchase price therefore or such part as the Auctioneer may require. All property shall be removed by the purchaser at his expense on the day of sale and, if not so removed, may be sent by the Auctioneer to a public warehouse for the account, risk and expense of the purchaser. Any damage to or loss of any item purchased which is left with the Auctioneer after the day of purchase is the purchasers sole responsibility. If the foregoing conditions or any other applicable conditions herein are not complied with, in addition to other remedies available to the Auctioneer and the Consignor by law, including without limitation the right to hold the purchaser liable for the bid price, the Auctioneer at its option, may either (a) cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the purchaser, or (b) re-sell the property on 3 days notice to the purchaser and for the account and risk of the purchaser, either publicly or privately, and in such event the purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency plus all costs, including warehousing, the expenses of both sales, and the Auctioneers commission at its regular rates and all other charges due hereunder, and incidental charges. No claims shall be allowed after removal of goods and no article shall be re-sold for purchaser at the sale where purchased. 9. The Auctioneer reserves the right to cancel the sale or any portion thereof without prior or further notice, and to announce at any time additional conditions of sale. 10. Bidding will constitute full acceptance of the terms and conditions herein. Also recognize, all items are being sold as used and/or antiques. The items are meant to be used for display purposes only. Not liable for functionality. Take it upon your own risk to use, which is not advised. 11. Payment: Payment will be accepted in the form of personal check, cashiers check, bank wire transfer, money order, cash (in house only), credit card (confirmed address for US customers only, credit card fee's apply). For internet bidders, if payment is not received within 5 business days following the auction, a payment reminder invoice will be sent. If payment is not received within 10 business days of the auction, we (Nations Attic, Inc.) reserve the right to void the sale of the item(s) to that bidder, and make the item(s) available for sale to the under bidder. In addition, any non-paying bidder will be prohibited from registering for any future auction that is held by Nations Attic, Inc. Please do not ask to have the sales tax removed as it is state law. 12. Shipping: Shipping fees listed with each lot pertain to domestic shipping only (contiguous or lower 48). International bidders are subject to higher shipping fees. Please inquire about shipping to a particular country before the start of the auction. Purchased items will be shipped on a first paid, first shipped basis and may take up to twenty (20) business days for said shipment to leave our (Nations Attic, Inc.) business. For time sensitive shipments, we (Nations Attic, Inc.) will expedite payment processing and shipping for a nominal fee. Items paid for by personal check are subject to a ten (10) business day hold for funds clearance. All domestic mainland items are shipped via FedEx ground or via USPS unless otherwise specified or requested by the customer. International shipments are shipped via DHL Express or FedEx Express. USPS is no longer used for international shipments due to issues with tracking packages. Insurance: All items are insured for the full purchase amount less carrier shipping charges, or the maximum amount allowed by the carrier and/or country of destination. Insurance is included in the specified shipping amount listed in the shipping section of the final invoice pricing. All invoices are sent with insurance already factored into the shipping charge. The customer has the right to waive any insurance amount by providing written consent that the customer will not hold Nations Attic, Inc. or its shipping carriers responsible for damaged and/or lost shipments due to uninsured/under insured packages. In some instances, we (Nations Attic, Inc.) reserve the right to only ship certain items if insurance is purchased for the full amount of the item(s) being shipped. 13. Storage Fees: Items not claimed within 30 Days after the auction will be subject to a $10 per lot, per day storage fee, unless other arrangements are made with the Nations Attic Inc.