Craftsweld 4 Light 12 Bolt Commercial Diving Helmet

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Diving Into History Auction

By Nation's Attic Inc.

Dec 4, 2021

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Nation's Attic Inc invites you to explore our Diving Into History auction for winter 2021. As always, all items are authentic, including the antique diving helmets. All diving helmet come with a detailed COA. Bid with confidence, this is our 16th year in business! Nation's Attic Inc. helmets@nationsattic.com

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• Lot Description

  This is a beautiful and never used Craftsweld Equipment Company diving helmet. When this helmet was made the Craftsweld Equipment Company was in Bowie, Maryland. This company was the successor of the iconic A. Schrader’s Son Company that made diving equipment in the 19th and 20th Centuries. The company would start making diving helmets and related equipment in the 1840s. In 1935 the company would be sold to Scoville Manufacturing while retaining their same name. In 1952 the company was then sold to Craftsweld, who did not use the Schrader name on their helmets. In 1999 the company was sold and renamed the A. Schrader Diving Equipment Company – reviving the iconic name. In 2018 the company changed ownership and continues to carry on the fine tradition of high-quality helmets and preservation of its history. Today, helmets made by this company regardless of the time period are prized among collectors for their iconic styles and place in diving history.
  
  This special helmet was made in the last 20 years and has never been used or put in the water. The helmet has a beautiful copper body with brass hardware. The helmet features the original Craftsweld Equipment Co. brass ID plate with serial # stamped clearly into it. During the 20+ years, the company was located in Maryland very few helmets were made. Now and in the future helmets from this time period will be a rare piece of the company’s linage.
  
  This stunning helmet was made in the configuration of a model made in the late 19th Century! Referred to as a Sectional Screw Helmet with 4 lights (windows) and 12 bolts (wing nuts on breastplate) with no communication fittings. In keeping with the 19th Century style, the helmet does not have a communication cup or fitting on the breastplate to accept a telephone. The style of the exhaust is also consistent with helmets of the late 19th Century made by Schrader. It goes without saying that this helmet would fit in any collection, office, home or museum, and impress everyone! Finding a helmet in this pristine condition from the 1800s would be literally impossible – hence why this piece was made by Schrader!
  
  As can be seen in the photos, the helmet is in like-new condition. The helmet was polished out to near perfection when made. Like a copper penny, this helmet will and has started to develop a patina over time. The helmet can easily be occasionally polished to retain a brilliance. All the components of the helmet function just as they should. We are selling this as a display piece only. The helmet could be taken to a certified dive shop or sent to Schrader to be ready to use with little or no work.
  
  Finding an authentic 19th Century Schrader helmet is always a rare occurrence and in many cases, they can reach astronomical amounts of money. The next owner of this helmet will not only have a prized helmet but one that could be used without worrying about damaging a 100+ year-old antique. This helmet originally cost Schrader Diving many-many thousands of dollars to make. Now is your opportunity to own an authentic 4 light 12 bolt helmet and enjoy it any way you like!
  
  All helmets sold & auctioned by Nation’s Attic Inc. will come with a certificate of authenticity (COA). This COA will have a serial # on it that will match the # on a tamperproof holographic decal placed on the inside of the helmet. This level of security and long term assurance of the helmets authenticity is un-matched in the industry and very important to us. The display stand shown in the photos is not included. The option to purchase one after the auction will be provided.
  
  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. A shipping quote prior to the auction can be provided by emailing your postal code.

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  • 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 USPS International or FedEx.

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