30th Oct, 2013 12:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Powerful)

 
Lot 218
 

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[M] A LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH-CENTURY 12-BOLT DIVING...

A LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH-CENTURY 12-BOLT DIVING HELMET IN DISTRESSED CONDITION
the hand-beaten and brazed bonnet with four circular ports, air inlet with sprung non-return valve, exhaust with knock vale, secured to corselet with brass strapping and 12 wing nuts (has undergone major repair work to the bonnet and corselet, with replaced parts, broken fittings) -- 17in. (43cm.) high

This helmet was used for many years in the Greek sponge diving industry.

Sold for £3,968
Estimated at £300 - £500

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


 
A LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH-CENTURY 12-BOLT DIVING HELMET IN DISTRESSED CONDITION
the hand-beaten and brazed bonnet with four circular ports, air inlet with sprung non-return valve, exhaust with knock vale, secured to corselet with brass strapping and 12 wing nuts (has undergone major repair work to the bonnet and corselet, with replaced parts, broken fittings) -- 17in. (43cm.) high

This helmet was used for many years in the Greek sponge diving industry.
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