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AJ Morse & Son 19th Century Sponge Divers Knife

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A.J. Morse & Son Divers Lead Chest Weights: This is a pair of A.J. Morse divers lead chest weights. These were used by commercial divers rather than the weight belt. Both have the Morse name. One is missing the top two brass rings. We are unsur

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AJ Morse & Son Single Divers Pump Model #3 Circa 1900s: One of the most unique and sought after pieces of diving equipment is the larger and impressive air pumps. These pumps are commanding in presence and true pieces of mechanical, industrial, and diving

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1910s A.J. Morse & Son #3 Divers Air Pump: This divers air pump was made by arguably the most famous American diving equipment maker, the A.J. Morse & Son Company. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, this company would start making diving helmet

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Rare 1916 AJ Morse & Son US Navy Mark V Diving Helmet: Arguably the most collected diving helmet around the world is the famed United States Navy Mark V. Its very image is a symbol of hardhat diving among many generations of divers. It is commonly known t

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Iconic 1916 A.J. Morse & Son 3 Light Diving Helmet: This is a classic piece of American diving history is represented in this A.J. Morse & Son Inc. diving helmet. Referred to as The Most Popular Helmet In Use in the 1917 A.J. Morse & Son (Morse) catalo

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AJ Morse & Son 4 Light 12 Bolt 1930s 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 started making diving helmets and related equipment

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1916 A.J. Morse & Son 3 Light 12 Bolt 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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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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1912 A.J. Morse & Son Diving Helmet Sent To Montreal Canada: A classic piece of American diving history is represented in this A.J. Morse & Son Inc helmet. Referred to as The Most Popular Helmet In Use in period A.J. Morse & Son (Morse) catalogs. This 3 light 1

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1900s A.J. Morse & Son 3 Light 12 Bolt Diving Helmet: This helmet was made by one of the most famed and iconic manufacturers of the 19th and 20th Centuries, the A.J. Morse & Son company located in Boston, MA. This company would start making diving helmet

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A.J. Morse & Son Neck Feed 3 Light 12 Bolt Diving Helmet: A.J. Morse & Son Neck Feed 3 Light 12 Bolt Diving Helmet This helmet was made by arguably the most famous American helmet maker, the A.J. Morse & Son Company, located in Boston, Massachusetts. The hel

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1931 AJ Morse & Son 3 Lite 12 Bolt 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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A.J. Morse Son Inc. Diving Helmet Breastplate: Offered is an authentic A.J. Morse & Son Inc diving helmet breastplate. A serial number of 1536 is present on the neck ring and all four brails. The serial number dates this breastplate to the 1910 ti

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Vintage Siebe Gorman Sponge Divers Knife: Nice example of a vintage sponge divers knife thought to be made by Siebe Gorman. Double sided edged blade with a slightly blunt tip. Round brass sheath in excellent condition with a nice patina.

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Original A.J. Morse & Son 1925 Equipment Catalog: This is an original Andrew J. Morse & Son Inc. equipment catalog. This publication was printed on May 1st, 1925. There is 59 pages of detailed images and descriptions of equipment available from this

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AJ Morse & Son 19th Century Sponge Divers Knife

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Rare late 1800s sponge divers knife made by the AJ Morse & Son Company. This type of knife is very similar in appearance to types made by Siebe & Gorman in London. The visual difference between the two is the style of the brass component on the end of the wood handle. Exhibits a very nice patina overall. Brass sheath is good condition with some denting. Knife still threads into the sheath correctly. Wood knife handle shows signs of age and use. Blade is in good condition with surface imperfections from age and use. Please review photos for more condition details.

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