A FINE 12-BOLT DIVING HELMET BY C.E. HEINKE & CO. LTD, LONDON, CIRCA 1930
the spun copper bonnet with removable faceplate and three circular ports with cross-wires, spit cock valve, air inlet with sprung, non-return valve, telephone port and adjustable exhaust valve, secured by interrupted thread to brass corselet with maker’s plate to front, punched with number ‘6532’, front weight hooks and full set of brasses signed and counter-numbered, interior with air ducts -- 19½in. (49.5cm.) high
Sold for £6,820
Estimated at £4,000 - £6,000
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
Condition Report
fine overall condition, two or three very small dents back right on bonnet, corselet brasses rubbed
We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of this property. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Charles Miller Ltd is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD “AS IS” IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE.
A FINE 12-BOLT DIVING HELMET BY C.E. HEINKE & CO. LTD, LONDON, CIRCA 1930
the spun copper bonnet with removable faceplate and three circular ports with cross-wires, spit cock valve, air inlet with sprung, non-return valve, telephone port and adjustable exhaust valve, secured by interrupted thread to brass corselet with maker’s plate to front, punched with number ‘6532’, front weight hooks and full set of brasses signed and counter-numbered, interior with air ducts -- 19½in. (49.5cm.) high
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Untiring), 27th Apr, 2021
Mercantile (Sail) 1-123
Mercantile (Steam) 124-166
Naval (Sail) 170-252
Naval (Steam) 255-339
Navigational & Scientific Instruments 340-395
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Printed catalogues available at £20 (+P&P)
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