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THBSiebe Gorman Heinke 6 Bolt Diving Helmet
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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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LiveDec 4, 2021
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
Very interesting piece of English diving history. This helmet appears to be a Siebe Heinke 6 bolt model helmet. For a very short period of time in the 1960s the two companies combined, labeling products Siebe Heinke. We believe this helmet is likely one of these few helmets produced with no ID plate present on the breastplate. It is also possible a Siebe Gorman breastplate was mated with a Heinke bonnet to make a complete helmet decades ago. This helmet was found in the New Orleans, LA area where it had been in a families possession for many decades.
The helmet features the classic Heinke bonnet design. The spitock is present on the divers left side, exhaust wheel on the back right, communication hook-up on the upper back bonnet and lastly the air line elbow. The air inlet is stamped Heinke London. Attached to the inlet are two fittings. One fitting is stamped Heinke 196, the other is stamped Heinke Siebe. Glass is present in all three locations and in good condition. The top of the bonnet does exhibit typical small working dents associated with light use. Inside the bonnet are the air vents and a communication speaker. We did note the spitcock is pushed in slightly. Safety latch is present and moves freely.
The breastplate is in excellent condition with no visual flaws. All six wing nuts are intact and in great condition. Both brails are also in excellent condition. The inside of the neck ring has the serial number 12919 stamped into it. Both of the brails also have the same matching number. This number is consistent with Siebe Gorman serial numbers. There is no evidence of a Siebe Gorman brass ID plate ever being attached to the breastplate though. While this serial number would tend to point towards the breastplate being a pre-1960s Siebe Gorman part, the total lack of evidence of a ID plate is puzzling.
Regardless of this helmets history, it does have a wonderful consistent patina and a classic hard to find appearance!
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 helmets will be shipped in two double boxed boxes via FedEx. Worldwide shipping available. A shipping quote prior to the auction can be provided by emailing your postal code.
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.
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. - Shipping Info
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