Diving helmet - Indian long-established handmade ironwork workshop - Iron - decorative ornaments

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A one-piece handcrafted iron miniature sculpture from an Indian long-established handmade ironwork workshop, dating to 1980–1990, measuring 18 cm high, 14 cm wide and 13 cm deep, finished in matte silver-gray aged paint and mounted on a black anti-slip pad, designed as a decorative ornament and a replica of a US Navy Mark V deep-sea diving helmet.

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This miniature iron sculpture is a replica of the classic US Navy Mark V deep-sea diving helmet. It is forged to scale down the original helmet and replicates all the details, including the riveting nuts, multi-faceted observation windows, air intake ducts, and collar buckles. The iron sheet is hand-bent and pieced together, and the matte silver-gray aged paint finish restores the texture of old metal. The bottom is covered with a black flocked pad for anti-slip and wear resistance. The piece is in perfect condition, with a sturdy iron structure without cracks. All window frames and bolt details are intact, the paint is well preserved, and there are only minor natural wear marks in some areas. The bottom pad is intact and has not fallen off.

This miniature iron sculpture is a replica of the classic US Navy Mark V deep-sea diving helmet. It is forged to scale down the original helmet and replicates all the details, including the riveting nuts, multi-faceted observation windows, air intake ducts, and collar buckles. The iron sheet is hand-bent and pieced together, and the matte silver-gray aged paint finish restores the texture of old metal. The bottom is covered with a black flocked pad for anti-slip and wear resistance. The piece is in perfect condition, with a sturdy iron structure without cracks. All window frames and bolt details are intact, the paint is well preserved, and there are only minor natural wear marks in some areas. The bottom pad is intact and has not fallen off.

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Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Indian long-established handmade ironwork workshop
Title additional information
decorative ornaments
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
India
Material
Iron
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
18 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
13 cm
Estimated period
1980-1990
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Objects sold
Private

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