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 18:
Drager DM220 Vintage German Fiberglass Diving Helmet
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Sold for: $4,000
Price including buyer’s premium:
$
4,800
Start price:
$
1,250
Estimate :
$2,500 - $4,000
Buyer's Premium: 20%
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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 fantastic example of the German Draeger or Drager model DM220 helmet. This helmet features a fiberglass body with the traditional 2 piece bonnet and breastplate design. These helmets were introduced in the early 1970’s with this updated version seen here used well into the 1980’s and beyond.
This example is in excellent condition with only very slight blemishes present in the yellow paint. It does feature the large regulator mechanism on the front of the breastplate. The regulator is serial #99. A sticker on the inside of the breastplate also has #99 on it. All of the original components are intact including the twelve wing nuts and brails. The brails have ARAJ 0010 on them. The helmet weighs approximately 48 pounds. This is an impressive helmet design reminiscent of the much older copper and brass German helmets.
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. The display stand shown in the photos is not included. The option to purchase one after the auction will be provided.
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. Payment via bank wire for customers outside the USA is required. A shipping quote prior to the auction can be provided by emailing your postal code. International bidders are advised that some countries do not allow the importation of knives. Nations Attic is not responsible for shipping charges going or coming back if your countries customs denies delivery. Rejected items can be consigned into a future sale as there are no refunds.
