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Miller Dunn Co. Antique Diving Helmet

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1915 Miller Dunn Divinhood Brass Diving Helmet 1st One?: Incredible opportunity to own possibly the earliest and unique known Miller Dunn diving helmet in existence! This 1915 Divinhood is unique, as we will detail below. This helmet was featured in issue 1

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Miller Dunn 2 Diving Helmet Photography Book 1935: Beneath Tropic Seas. A Record of Diving among the Coral Reefs of Haiti, by William Beebe. Very early book on marine life on coral reefs by the famed Director of the Department of Zoology of the New Yo

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Miller Dunn Style 3 Diving Helmet With Communications: During World War 2 the standard US Navy shallow water diving helmet was the Divinhood Style 3. These helmets have a classic appearance and were popular to use even after the war. The Divinhood Style 3

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World War 2 Miller Dunn Divinhood Shallow Water Diving Helmet Style 3: During World War 2 the standard US Navy shallow water diving helmet was the Divinhood Style 3. These helmets have a classic appearance and were popular to use even after the war. The Divinhood Style 3

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WW2 Miller Dunn US Navy Mark V Diving Helmet Bonnet: During World War 2 their were four different makers of the famed US Navy Mark V diving helmet. Of those four, by far the most difficult to find are examples made by the Miller Dunn Company in Miami, F

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Miller Dunn Divinhood Style 1 1916-1924 Diving Helmet: This helmet was made by the Miller Dunn Company located in Miami, FL approximately 1916. Their very first helmet was made in 1915 and was called the Divinhood. They would go on to produce the Divinhoo

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Miller Dunn Divinhood Style 3 WW2 Diving Helmet: During World War 2 the standard US Navy shallow water diving helmet was the Divinhood Style 3. These helmets have a classic appearance and were popular to use even after the war. The Divinhood Style 3

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Miller Dunn Divinhood #1 Or #2 Diving Helmet Weight Set: Contemporary set of four weights that will fit the Miller Dunn Divinhood Style #1 and or #2. Each lead weight has the correct copper tab on back and Miller Dunn company information on the front. Each

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WW2 Miller Dunn Shallow Water Divinhood Style 3 Diving Helmet: During World War 2 the standard US Navy shallow water diving helmet was the Divinhood Style 3. These helmets have a classic appearance and were popular to use even after the war. The Divinhood Style 3

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Early 1925-26 Miller Dunn Divinhood Style 2 Helmet: Regarded by many as the most desirable shallow water diving helmet ever produced, is the Divinhood Style 2. This unique helmet was made by the Miller Dunn Company located in Miami, Florida. Miller Dun

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Early Diving Helmet, Rebreather & Scuba Diving Book: Shallow Water Diving & Spearfishing, 1954. An essential book on the launch of American diving and spearfishing. This is the greatly expanded second edition and content features Miller Dunn, Morse and

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Miller Dunn Shallow Water Diving Pump & Air Tank: This is a classic Miller Dunn model 1a shallow water diving air pump. This style of pump was used with all three models of Miller Dunn helmets. The pump does come with a custom handle. Accompanying th

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Replica Deep Sea Scuba Diving Helmet: DESCRIPTION: A reproduction deep sea scuba diving helmet composed of brass and copper. Attached plaque: "U.S. Navy Diving Helmet, Mark V, Morse Diving Equipment Co. Inc. Boston Mass." CIRCA: 20th Cent

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French CH Petit 4 Light 3 Bolt Antique Diving Helmet: Exquisite example of a rarely seen French diving helmet! This 4 light 3 bolt (four windows and 3 neck ring bolts) diving helmet was made by the historical helmet maker Charles Petit in Paris, France.

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A.J. Morse & Son 1916 Antique Diving Helmet: Classic piece of American diving history is represented in this A.J. Morse & Son helmet. Referred to as The Most Popular Helmet In Use in the 1917 A.J. Morse & Son (Morse) catalog. This 3 light 12 bol

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1919 A.J. Morse & Son Antique Diving Helmet: This helmet was made by arguably the most famous American helmet maker, the A.J. Morse & Son Company. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, this company would start making diving helmets and related equip

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Miller Dunn Co. Antique "Divinehood Style 3" Brass Diving Helmet Accompanied by Three Metal Tags. Inset company tag en verso. Measures 26" x 13" x 13". Estimate: $1000.00 - $3000.00 Domestic Shipping: Third party Condition: Rubbing to the surface otherwise good condition.

Condition

Rubbing to the surface otherwise good condition.

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Miller Dunn Co. Antique Diving Helmet

Name: Miller Dunn Co. Antique Diving Helmet
SKU: 155376621
Price: 2800 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $3,000

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