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THBRare John Date Montreal Canada Divers Air Pump
About Seller
448 S. Pattie Ave
Wichita, KS 67211
United States
Nation’s Attic Incorporated is located in Wichita, KS. As a full time business we offer expert factory correct restoration & repair services for antique slot machines made from the 1880’s to 1950. Only dealing in authentic examples of antique slot machines, we are one of the few remaining full time ...Read more
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About Auction
LiveAug 10, 2024
The Nation's Attic is hosting its annual Diving Into History auction on Saturday, August 10th, 2024. This year's event promises to be an extraordinary one, featuring a treasure trove of antique diving helmets and other related underwater treasures. Nation's Attic Inc. helmets@nationsattic.com
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We are proud to present this very rare and original John Date divers air pump or compressor. While John Date diving helmets are extremely difficult to find in the 21st century, a dive pump like this is virtually unheard of surfacing on the market.
John Date was the only manufacturer of diving helmets Canada had during the 19th and most of the 20th centuries. Located in Montreal Canada, John Date helmets initially followed the style of Siebe Gorman, but then evolved into their own style of construction and appearance.
This pump was likely made in the early 20th century. In the 1929 John Date catalog they only offered this model of pump, which is a triple cylinder designed for a single diver for depths up to 17 fathoms. The pump features a pine case with steel corners and trim parts, two cast iron flywheels, wood flywheel handles that turn on a steel shaft, and four special carrying handles that rotate into horizontal position making moving the pump easier in some situations.
The pump amazingly appears to be in its original condition. The green-painted pine case is solid, with minimal paint loss to the edges. The top lid does have a crack but is solid. The red painted trim is all present. The original and impressive John Date plaque is intact along with a No 2 plaque. This number 2 may be an inventory number. A cast Air cover is at the bottom center on the front. All four carry handles are intact and rotate easily on their bolts. The cast iron wheels are in good condition, along with the wood handles. One of the wheels rests at an angle when installed on the shaft. The pump does move with ease when the wheels are installed. The top lid opens easily with the original hinges intact. Other than dust, the pump mechanism is in excellent condition.
If you have a John Date diving helmet, this pump would be the ultimate accompaniment to it! This pump weighs over 500 pounds. It can be picked up at Nation’s Attic facility in Wichita, KS, or shipped via freight line.
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. Payment via bank wire for customers outside the USA is required. A shipping quote prior to the auction can be provided by emailing your postal code. - Shipping Info
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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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