Diving helmet - Copper, Brass
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Selected by Paul Wullems
He accumulated 18 years' experience, worked as junior specialist at Sotheby’s and managed Kunsthandel Jacques Fijnaut.
Estimate € 750 - € 850
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An antique diving helmet made of copper and brass dating to the first half of the 20th century.
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Description from the seller
Antique Copper & Brass Diving Helmet – Early Deep-Sea Maritime Equipment
This piece is an antique copper-and-brass diving helmet, representative of early deep-sea and salvage diving gear used in the late 19th to early 20th century. The helmet features a classic multi-viewport design: one large front opening for the removable faceplate, two side ports, and an upper viewport fitted with cross-bars for reinforcement. The exterior shows natural aging, patina, and hammering marks, characteristic of traditionally hand-formed copper helmets. The interior retains its original light-colored coating and structural mounts for the faceplate and glass ports. On the rear, the helmet includes a curved air intake pipe and additional threaded connectors typical of surface-supplied air systems. The piece presents authentic signs of historical use—oxidation, wear, and surface irregularities—making it a striking maritime artifact suitable for collectors of naval history, nautical décor, or vintage diving equipment.
Seller's Story
Liquid money is a pawnshop where our customers can find any kind of objects, from collectables and vintage stuff, art, and also electronics, watches, decorative stuff and many athor things.
Every object is verified and certified by our experts so we can provide only genuine objects.
We also buy all kind off objects, we exchange objects and sell.
Antique Copper & Brass Diving Helmet – Early Deep-Sea Maritime Equipment
This piece is an antique copper-and-brass diving helmet, representative of early deep-sea and salvage diving gear used in the late 19th to early 20th century. The helmet features a classic multi-viewport design: one large front opening for the removable faceplate, two side ports, and an upper viewport fitted with cross-bars for reinforcement. The exterior shows natural aging, patina, and hammering marks, characteristic of traditionally hand-formed copper helmets. The interior retains its original light-colored coating and structural mounts for the faceplate and glass ports. On the rear, the helmet includes a curved air intake pipe and additional threaded connectors typical of surface-supplied air systems. The piece presents authentic signs of historical use—oxidation, wear, and surface irregularities—making it a striking maritime artifact suitable for collectors of naval history, nautical décor, or vintage diving equipment.
Seller's Story
Liquid money is a pawnshop where our customers can find any kind of objects, from collectables and vintage stuff, art, and also electronics, watches, decorative stuff and many athor things.
Every object is verified and certified by our experts so we can provide only genuine objects.
We also buy all kind off objects, we exchange objects and sell.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of Origin
Russia
Material
Brass, Copper
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
33 cm
Width
34 cm
Depth
30 cm
Weight
12 kg
Estimated Period
first half 20th century
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