Nation's Attic Diving Into History 2023

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Dec 9, 2023
448 S. Pattie Ave. Wichita, KS 67211, United States
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Nations Attic Diving Into History auction 2023 features an amazing array of authentic diving helmets from the 1800s into the 21st Century. Antique copper and brass helmets made by AJ Morse, Schrader, John Date, DESCO, Miller Dunn, Morse Diving Equipment, TOA, KIM, and more are included. A very nice selection of early fiberglass diving helmets from the 1960s into the 1980s is also up for bids. Helmets made by General Aquadyne, Miller, Piel, Comex, Kirby Morgan, Swindell, and Joe Savoie are all selling.

Other areas of historic diving equipment include early SCUBA equipment, nautical antiques, rare books, antique diving equipment such as parts, tools, lights, boots, dive suits, radios, ephemera, collectible memorabilia, and diving knives. The auction is rounded out with a collection of US Navy Mark 12 equipment from the 1970s and 1980s.

There are over 240 lots of authentic diving history all selling at no reserve.

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1950s Scuba Skin Diving & Spearfishing Books. A pair of difficult to find soft cover books about
Sold for: $40
LOT 1:

1950s Scuba Skin Diving & Spearfishing Books. A pair of difficult ...

Start price:
$ 25
3 Pairs Of Vintage Scuba Divers Fins AMF Voit. This is a grouping of three pairs of vintage
Sold for: $55
LOT 2:

3 Pairs Of Vintage Scuba Divers Fins AMF Voit. This is a grouping ...

Start price:
$ 25
Vintage Scuba Diving Equipment Grouping. This is a grouping of vintage scuba diving equipment.
Sold for: $120
LOT 3:

Vintage Scuba Diving Equipment Grouping. This is a grouping of ...

Start price:
$ 25
German Drager Early Scuba Diving Mask. A rare example of an early Drager scuba mask. Presentable
Sold for: $55
LOT 4:

German Drager Early Scuba Diving Mask. A rare example of an early ...

Start price:
$ 25
Vintage Hardhat & Scuba Diving Films & Equipment. This is a grouping of five VHS films along
Sold for: $35
LOT 5:

Vintage Hardhat & Scuba Diving Films & Equipment. This is a ...

Start price:
$ 15
Vintage Scuba Diving Equipment Grouping. This is a grouping of various scuba diving items. Depth
Sold for: $50
LOT 6:

Vintage Scuba Diving Equipment Grouping. This is a grouping of ...

Start price:
$ 25
Vintage Scuba Diving Equipment Grouping 2 w. This is a grouping of various scuba diving items.
Sold for: $80
LOT 7:

Vintage Scuba Diving Equipment Grouping 2 w. This is a grouping of ...

Start price:
$ 25
US Divers New Old Stock Scuba Diving Equipment. This is a grouping of various U.S. Divers Aqua
Sold for: $130
LOT 8:

US Divers New Old Stock Scuba Diving Equipment. This is a grouping ...

Start price:
$ 25
Vintage Scuba Equipment w/ US Divers Jet Air Double Hose Regulator. This is a grouping of
Sold for: $95
LOT 9:

Vintage Scuba Equipment w/ US Divers Jet Air Double Hose Regulator. ...

Start price:
$ 25
Scarce 1950s Healthways SCUBA Snorkair. This is a scarce mid 1950s Healthways Snorkair. This
Sold for: $300
LOT 10:

Scarce 1950s Healthways SCUBA Snorkair. This is a scarce mid 1950s ...

Start price:
$ 120
Early 1940s 1950s Shallow Water Abalone Mask. This is a usual and rare shallow water diving
Sold for: $220
LOT 11:

Early 1940s 1950s Shallow Water Abalone Mask. This is a usual and ...

Start price:
$ 120
Vintage Voit Snorkel & Mask New In Original Boxes. This is a pair of vintage new old stock Voit
Sold for: $25
LOT 12:

Vintage Voit Snorkel & Mask New In Original Boxes. This is a pair ...

Start price:
$ 25
Healthways Web Feet Scuba Flippers New In Box. This is very rare find, original Healthways Web
Sold for: $25
LOT 13:

Healthways Web Feet Scuba Flippers New In Box. This is very rare ...

Start price:
$ 25
Trio Of US Divers Aqua Lung Double Hose Regulators. This is a collection of three U.S. Divers
Sold for: $65
LOT 14:

Trio Of US Divers Aqua Lung Double Hose Regulators. This is a ...

Start price:
$ 25
Early 1960s US Divers Aqua-Lung DW Mistral Double Hose Regulator. Great example of a circa 1960s
Sold for: $85
LOT 15:

Early 1960s US Divers Aqua-Lung DW Mistral Double Hose Regulator. G ...

Start price:
$ 25
1960s US Divers Jet Air Cycolac Double Hose Regulator. Wonderful example of a circa 1961 U.S.
Sold for: $80
LOT 16:

1960s US Divers Jet Air Cycolac Double Hose Regulator. Wonderful ...

Start price:
$ 25
Nemrod Snark 3 Early 1960s Double Hose Regulator. Nice original Nemrod Model Snark III three
Sold for: $25
LOT 17:

Nemrod Snark 3 Early 1960s Double Hose Regulator. Nice original ...

Start price:
$ 25
1952 USD Aqua-Lung Green Label Double Hose Regulator. Difficult to find and early US Divers
Sold for: $150
LOT 18:

1952 USD Aqua-Lung Green Label Double Hose Regulator. Difficult to ...

Start price:
$ 150
1960s US Divers Royal Aqua Master Double Hose Regulator. Nice original US Divers Royal Aqua
Sold for: $25
LOT 19:

1960s US Divers Royal Aqua Master Double Hose Regulator. Nice ...

Start price:
$ 25
Viking Norseman Beer Can US Navy Regulator. Rarely found Viking / Norseman double hose
Sold for: $375
LOT 20:

Viking Norseman Beer Can US Navy Regulator. Rarely found Viking / ...

Start price:
$ 250
Early 1952 US Divers Green Label Double Hose Regulator. Scarce early US Divers double hose
Sold for: $100
LOT 21:

Early 1952 US Divers Green Label Double Hose Regulator. Scarce ...

Start price:
$ 50
1954 US Navy Aqua Lung Double Hose Regulator Manual. This is an original Bureau of Ships Navy
Sold for: $65
LOT 22:

1954 US Navy Aqua Lung Double Hose Regulator Manual. This is an ...

Start price:
$ 50
Aqua Lung Mistral 1955-2005 Anniversary Regulator. Brand new never used Aqua-Lung modern 21st
Sold for: $850
LOT 23:

Aqua Lung Mistral 1955-2005 Anniversary Regulator. Brand new never ...

Start price:
$ 200
US Divers Vulcan Dive Knife & Sheath 1960s. Classic U.S. Divers Co dive knife called the Vulcan.
Sold for: $85
LOT 24:

US Divers Vulcan Dive Knife & Sheath 1960s. Classic U.S. Divers Co ...

Start price:
$ 25
Eumig Nautica Underwater Camera. This is a vintage Euming Nautica underwater camera. This camera
Sold for: $45
LOT 25:

Eumig Nautica Underwater Camera. This is a vintage Euming Nautica ...

Start price:
$ 25
Eumig Unilectric 8mm Movie Camera In Underwater Housing. This is a vintage Euming Unilectric 8mm
Sold for: $230
LOT 26:

Eumig Unilectric 8mm Movie Camera In Underwater Housing. This is a ...

Start price:
$ 25
1950s Wirgin 3D 35mm Camera With Underwater Housing. This is a scarce circa 1950s 3D Sterio
Sold for: $450
LOT 27:

1950s Wirgin 3D 35mm Camera With Underwater Housing. This is a ...

Start price:
$ 25
Original Nikonos 1 Underwater Camera w/ Accessories. This is the original Nikonos 1 with
Sold for: $110
LOT 28:

Original Nikonos 1 Underwater Camera w/ Accessories. This is the ...

Start price:
$ 25
Professional Diving Equipment Grouping. This is a grouping of professional diving equipment.
Sold for: $35
LOT 29:

Professional Diving Equipment Grouping. This is a grouping of ...

Start price:
$ 25
DESCO Jack Browne Dive Mask With Regulator. This is a very nice example of an original
Sold for: $800
LOT 30:

DESCO Jack Browne Dive Mask With Regulator. This is a very nice ...

Start price:
$ 120
Unique Custom German Made Dive Knife With Sheath. A very nice dive knife that was custom made
Sold for: $60
LOT 31:

Unique Custom German Made Dive Knife With Sheath. A very nice dive ...

Start price:
$ 25
Authentic Small Brass Ships Porthole & Propeller. This is a small size authentic ships porthole.
Sold for: $55
LOT 32:

Authentic Small Brass Ships Porthole & Propeller. This is a small ...

Start price:
$ 25
Wilfred O ‘White Boston, MA Sextant In Box 1918. This is a very handsome nautical instrument in
Sold for: $475
LOT 33:

Wilfred O ‘White Boston, MA Sextant In Box 1918. This is a very ...

Start price:
$ 75
A.J. Morse & Son Firefighting Copper & Brass Nozzle. Many collectors are not aware that A.J.
Sold for: $170
LOT 34:

A.J. Morse & Son Firefighting Copper & Brass Nozzle. Many ...

Start price:
$ 100
A.J. Morse & Son Firefighting Copper & Brass Nozzle. Many collectors are not aware that A.J.
Sold for: $50
LOT 35:

A.J. Morse & Son Firefighting Copper & Brass Nozzle. Many ...

Start price:
$ 50
19th Century J. Bassnett English Rosewood Barometer. This is a very handsome 19th-century
Sold for: $2,000
LOT 36:

19th Century J. Bassnett English Rosewood Barometer. This is a ...

Start price:
$ 300
29 Inch Antique Brass Naval Spyglass. This is a nice antique spyglass with brass housing and a
Sold for: $130
LOT 37:

29 Inch Antique Brass Naval Spyglass. This is a nice antique ...

Start price:
$ 25
Antique English Underwater Mercury Thermometer Celsius. This is an impressive and heavy-duty
Sold for: $230
LOT 38:

Antique English Underwater Mercury Thermometer Celsius. This is an ...

Start price:
$ 50
1884 Callachan & Co London Spyglass Royal Military College. Fascinating antique spyglass made by
Sold for: $220
LOT 39:

1884 Callachan & Co London Spyglass Royal Military College. Fascina ...

Start price:
$ 50
Comex Pro Mark 1 Divers Band Mask. This is a vintage Comex Pro Mark 1 band mask. Designed by the
Sold for: $350
LOT 40:

Comex Pro Mark 1 Divers Band Mask. This is a vintage Comex Pro ...

Start price:
$ 100
2 Commercial Divers Harnesses DIVEX & Atlantic Diving. This is a pair of commercial divers
Sold for: $110
LOT 41:

2 Commercial Divers Harnesses DIVEX & Atlantic Diving. This is a ...

Start price:
$ 50
Vintage Converse Divers Rubber Red White Blue Striped Boots. This is a very nice vintage pair of
LOT 42:

Vintage Converse Divers Rubber Red White Blue Striped Boots. This ...

Start price:
$ 50
Kirby Morgan KMH-16 Band Mask Diving Helmet. This a circa 1970s Kirby Morgan KMH-16 diving
Sold for: $1,200
LOT 43:

Kirby Morgan KMH-16 Band Mask Diving Helmet. This a circa 1970s ...

Start price:
$ 250
Huge Lot Of Gorski Diving Helmet Parts All New Old Stock. This is likely a once in a lifetime
Sold for: $2,500
LOT 44:

Huge Lot Of Gorski Diving Helmet Parts All New Old Stock. This is ...

Start price:
$ 1,200
US Navy Mark 12 Machined Aluminum Lead Casting Molds. This is a pair of machined aluminum molds
Sold for: $200
LOT 45:

US Navy Mark 12 Machined Aluminum Lead Casting Molds. This is a ...

Start price:
$ 100
Vintage Comex Pro Mark 1 Divers Band Mask. This is a vintage Comex Pro Mark 1 band mask.
Sold for: $450
LOT 46:

Vintage Comex Pro Mark 1 Divers Band Mask. This is a vintage Comex ...

Start price:
$ 220
Vintage Green Canvas Divers Mask With Canvas Hood. This is a scarce Scuba canvas diving hood
Sold for: $90
LOT 48:

Vintage Green Canvas Divers Mask With Canvas Hood. This is a ...

Start price:
$ 50
Scarce German or French SCUBA Divers Rubber Helmet Hood. This is a scarce Scuba rubber diving
Sold for: $250
LOT 49:

Scarce German or French SCUBA Divers Rubber Helmet Hood. This is a ...

Start price:
$ 50
Rare French Piel EP 100 Fiberglass Diving Helmet. This is a unique helmet designed by the French
Sold for: $400
LOT 50:

Rare French Piel EP 100 Fiberglass Diving Helmet. This is a unique ...

Start price:
$ 100
General Aquadyne AH-2 Fiberglass Diving Helmet. This is one of the classic early fiberglass
Sold for: $1,400
LOT 51:

General Aquadyne AH-2 Fiberglass Diving Helmet. This is one of the ...

Start price:
$ 1,000
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