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Authentic "Morse" 12 Bolt Breastfed from 1933 Matching numbers. |
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Curent Price | 6750 USD |
Item # | 150751618155 |
Status | Completed |
from Alexi's collection: | AUTHENTIC DIVING HELMETS |
Nautical Antiques: | and Diving Helmets |
Alexi Lipszyc | diving helmet collection |
End time | 2/9/2012 11:35:48 AM (EST)
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Ships From | Herzelia, Pituah |
Category | Antiques > Maritime > Diving Helmets |
Rare 1933 Morse Breast Feed Commercial Diving Helmet
Unmatched Original condition, Matching 3391 numbers .
History
HISTORY OF MORSE DIVING:
In the arena of deep sea diving,
there are few companies with the longevity and history of Morse Diving.
The company
was founded in 1837 as a Boston
maker of brassware, three years before Englishman Augustus Siebe
manufactured its first closed
air dive helmet. During the Civil
War, the firm commenced building maritime fittings and began
experimenting with early
underwater hardhat designs from
Siebe-Gorman and other pioneering makers. In 1864, Andrew Morse bought
out his partner, introduced
his sons into the business, and
began to focus on creating new products for underwater salvage
expeditions. Morse was
the first company to make the Navy
MK V helmet, starting production in 1916. As their expertise and
experience grew
over the years, they developed a
worldwide reputation as a major supplier of hardhat diving apparatus.
Description
A guaranteed authentic 12 bolt, 3
light Morse "Breast Feed" diving
helmet, Serial Number 3391. The patina on this helmet is exceptional
and ranges from silver to golden brass It is in outstanding near original
condition with all moving
parts functioning. The breast plate
has an unusual raised double wall neck ring with an air inlet in its
back that channels
air to the front.
Most
Commercial helmets have rectangular side lights in a horizontal plane.
The side lights hereare rounded. A
screw in front door. The helmet comes from
a collection
of a collector where it
was for the last 25 years.
Included is the maker's "Certificate of Authenticity"
The
Morse name is on
the tag and brails. The number 3391
appears on the top of each brail (strap), and on the upper and lower
ring
of the helmet.
DIMENSIONS OF HELMET: 17” H
x 17 1/2” W x 14 3/4" D WEIGHT 44 lbs(20kg)
more engraving on the brails, please look at the pictures attached.
I've added few pictures of part of my collection to my other listings.
PLEASE LOOK AT MY OTHER LISTINGS
You may look at Leon Lyons book "Helmets Of The Deep". and www.divingheritage.com
and if you wish to have specific picture or info , please do not hesitate to contact me.
Will ship within 3 business days of receiving cleared payment.
7 days, Full refund less shipping costs, only if the item will arrive NOT asdescribed.
Shipping via EMS(EXPRESS MAIL SERVICE), fully insured,and tractable,
Shipping via UPS,DHL,FedEx,etc upon request and much more recomended.
I accept PayPal and Bank Transfers.
Shipping cost to Europe and USA and Canada , will be the same.
Shipping cost to the Australia and the Far East will cost 100$ more.
buyers will be responsible for import taxes
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