Our annual auction for 2025 is fill with authentic antique and vintage diving helmets and related memorabilia from the 19th and 20th Century. Iconic copper and brass diving helmets made by AJ Morse, A. Schrader's Son, DESCO, Miller Dunn, Siebe Gorman, Craftsweld and more are featured. Vintage fiberglass diving helmets from Joe Savoie, Bob Ratclife, Kirby Morgan and more also also being sold.
The second part of the auction features a lifetime collection of antique & vintage golf balls. These balls date to the late 1800s into the 1960s.
The third part of the sale features a selection of silver US coins.
Rounding out the sale is a small selection of rare antiques.
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LOT 9:
Vintage Pommec Dutch Fiberglass Diving Helmet - Unusual
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Sold for: $2,200
Price including buyer’s premium:
$
2,640
Start price:
$
500
Estimate :
$2,500 - $4,500
Buyer's Premium: 20%
More details
sales tax: 7.5%
On the lot's price and buyer's premium
Users from foreign countries may be exempted from tax payments, according to the relevant tax regulations
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Item Overview
Description:
This is a fascinating and visually impressive fiberglass helmet made by the Dutch company Pommec. This two light (window) design also utilizes incorporated dual lights within the shell. Few of these helmets were produced, and even fewer exist in collections today.
This helmet weighs approximately 35 pounds. While there are minor signs of use in the body and metal components, the helmet is in overall excellent condition. The original Pommec company decal is on the back of the shell. Inside the original company identification label is present. The helmet's serial number of 008 is clear on this label.
All diving helmets in this auction will be accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Nations Attic. The certificate will have a unique number that will match the number on a tamperproof hologram decal placed inside the helmet. This information will be kept on permanent file at Nations Attic and help ensure the provenance of the helmet and authenticity.
All items will be shipped with a signature required upon delivery and full insurance either via FedEx or the USPS Priority Mail. Worldwide shipping is available; however, no ocean freight will be offered on large items. DHL express is an option for international shipments under 600 pounds via air. A shipping quote prior to the auction can be provided by emailing your postal code.
