A 12-BOLT DIVING HELMET BY SIEBE GORMAN & CO. LTD NO. 4583 (MATCHING), CIRCA 1930
the hand-beaten and braised bonnet with numbered faceplate, spit-cock, side ports, weight hooks, air inlet with sprung non-return valve, telephone port with blanking nut, adjustable exhaust value and hinged safety pin, connected to corselet with maker's plate, front weight hooks, brasses stamped as appropriate, the tinned interior with chin buzzer, mouth piece and air ducting -- 19in. (48cm.) high
Sold for £5,952
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A 12-BOLT DIVING HELMET BY SIEBE GORMAN & CO. LTD NO. 4583 (MATCHING), CIRCA 1930
the hand-beaten and braised bonnet with numbered faceplate, spit-cock, side ports, weight hooks, air inlet with sprung non-return valve, telephone port with blanking nut, adjustable exhaust value and hinged safety pin, connected to corselet with maker's plate, front weight hooks, brasses stamped as appropriate, the tinned interior with chin buzzer, mouth piece and air ducting -- 19in. (48cm.) high
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hesperus'), 30th Apr, 2019
Pictures and Naval - 1-61
Sailor Art - 65-97
Shipwreck and East India Co. - 100-125
Collectables inc. Rowing, Liner and Fittings - 128-167
Instruments 170-249
Ship Models - 250-287
Viewing
Saturday, 27th April
(12noon - 5pm)
Sunday, 28th April
(12noon - 5pm)
Monday, 29th April
(10am - 5pm)
Tuesday, 30th April
(10am - 11am (limited view only))