![Rare A.J. Morse & Son 5 Bolt Diving Helmet Circa 1906: One of the most desirable and rare American diving helmets is the 5 bolt pattern made by the A.J. Morse company in Boston, Massachusetts. This style of helmet was used by the US Navy in the late 19th](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6837/146121/74088405_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1567855312)
Nation's Attic Inc.
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On our logo in Latin it says, We Search The World. We literally do buy and sell authentic antique diving helmets & related nautical items to clients worldwide. Starting in 2005 with the accidental discovery of a World War II era German diving helmet, the need to learn more and handle these pieces of history became an obsession and business for Don Creekmore.
Nation's Attic is located in Wichita, Kansas in the United States. While our location would tend to be the last place in the US for an antique diving helmet business, with the power of the Internet our business has grown worldwide. Nation's Attic is now the largest dealer & auctioneer of authentic antique diving helmets in the world!
The company is now operated by both Don and his wife Jenny Creekmore. Both graduated from Wichita State University with degrees in business. Each has years of hands on experience with vintage diving helmets & related equipment, are divers and have a sincere interest building lifelong relationships with fellow collectors and business associates around the world.
Nation's Attic is a corporation in the state of Kansas. We have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and are proud members of the Historical Diving Societies of the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia. Don Creekmore is a board member of the Historical Diving Society USA and Jenny is the membership secretary. Our commitment to our customers and preserving diving history is our passion!
Upcoming Auctions from Nation's Attic Inc.
Nation's Attic 2024 Diving Into History
The Nation's Attic is hosting its annual Diving Into History auction on Saturday, August 10th, 2024. This year's event promises to be an extraordinary one, featuring a treasure trove of: - Antique and vintage diving helmets from around the world, many unseen for decades and highly sought-after by collectors. - Rare and desirable diving knives, perfect for enthusiasts or anyone who appreciates unique historical artifacts. - Rare SCUBA diving equipment and historical diving books, offering a glimpse into the fascinating evolution of underwater exploration. Whether you're a seasoned collector, a diving aficionado, or simply someone who appreciates unique pieces of history, this auction is not to be missed.Bidder Reviews for Nation's Attic Inc. (108)
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MarcOakland Park, FL
Dec 31, 2023
“Another Home Run”
Once again; everything was professionally packed and promptly shipped. Two thumbs up!! (\ (\ .) o_ (��) (��)
![Bishop & Babcock Shallow Water Diving Pump Miller Dunn Style](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6837/308871/165172542_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
CarlosPharr, TX
Dec 10, 2023
Happy camper
My first purchase on live auction. I was super happy I joined very satisfied with my vintage scuba regulator. Item was better than described. Great communication and suburb packaging. Overall great experience.
![Nemrod Snark III Early 1960s Double Hose Regulator](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6837/207874/105765804_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
MauricioArkansas City, KS
Feb 02, 2023
![2 Vintage Siebe Gorman Underwater Flashlights](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6837/268230/140262935_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
MarcOakland Park, FL
Jan 02, 2023
![Original Yokohama Divers Suit Orange Cuff Set](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6837/268230/140259375_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
MarcOakland Park, FL
Aug 18, 2022
Auction Perfection!
Once again, Nation’s Attic scores high with me with another great auction experience. Don & Jenny are pleasant and easy to work with, regarding arrangement for me to pick up my winning lots. (\ (\ .) o_ (��) (��)
![US Military & Commercial Diving Helmet Parts Lot](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6837/253602/131828899_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
ChristianTeouma, VU
Aug 06, 2022
![Mark V Dive Dress, Chafing Paints & Tool Bag 1953](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6837/253602/131833566_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
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See All![Rare A.J. Morse & Son 5 Bolt Diving Helmet Circa 1906: One of the most desirable and rare American diving helmets is the 5 bolt pattern made by the A.J. Morse company in Boston, Massachusetts. This style of helmet was used by the US Navy in the late 19th](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6837/146121/74088405_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1567855312)
![Very Rare DESCO Browne Utility Mixed Gas Helmet: This unique and rarely seen helmet was made by Diving Equipment & Salvage Company (DESCO). Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this company would start making diving helmets and related equipment in the](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6837/146121/74798056_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1567822854)
![Italian Galeazzi Marina 3 Bolt Diving Helmet – Rarest!: The Galeazzi Company was started in the 1930s by Signore Roberto Galeazzi. His helmets were of high quality and were used by the Italian Navy during WWII and after. The company would produce three dif](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6837/146121/74094700_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1567806404)
![1918 US Navy Mark V Jake! Helmet, Suit, Knife + More!: This is a very unique opportunity to purchase a complete and all original US Navy Mark V divers dress (a Jake). Not only is this unique and rare display complete – it features one of the very first](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6837/146121/74752504_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1567805660)
![US Navy Mark V Diving Helmet Morse 1942 w/ History: The US Navy Mark V is arguably the most iconic helmet design ever made. Its style and history have made it one of the most popular helmets among collectors worldwide. The model was made for the US Nav](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6837/146121/74092407_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1567987936)
![US Navy Mark V Diving Helmet Schrader 1943 - Navy Stamp: The US Navy Mark V is arguably the most iconic helmet design ever made. Its style and history have made it one of the most popular helmets among collectors worldwide. The model was made for the US Nav](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6837/146121/74816719_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1565969145)
![1930s AJ Morse Antique Diving Helmet Amazing Patina: 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](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6837/146121/74794440_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1567775988)
![Rare WW2 Morse Commercial 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](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6837/146121/74812604_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1567807029)
![1930s A Schrader’s Son Antique Diving Helmet: This helmet was made by one of the famed and iconic manufacturers of the 19th and 20th Centuries, the A. Schrader’s Son Company. Located in Brooklyn, New York, this company would start making diving](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6837/146121/74749887_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1565969145)
![A Schrader Diving 5 Bolt 4 Light Diving Helmet Like New: This helmet was made by the A. Schrader Diving Equipment Company located in Bowie, Maryland. This company was the successor of the iconic A. Schrader’s Son Company that made diving equipment in the](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6837/146121/74810568_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1565969145)
![1910s AJ Morse Neck Feed Antique Diving Helmet Rare: 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](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6837/146121/74793478_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1567775779)
![Siebe Gorman 6 Bolt Admiralty Pattern Diving Helmet: When conjuring the image of what a classic English diving helmet looks like – the 6 bolt Admiralty Pattern helmet made by Siebe Gorman comes to mind. Siebe Gorman started making the first diving hel](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6837/146121/74760016_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1567806219)
![Siebe Gorman 12 Bolt 19th Century Diving Helmet: Classic design and historical importance in diving are hallmarks of helmets made by Siebe Gorman. This relatively scarce 12 bolt 3 light design dating from 1880 to 1904 is just such an example. Siebe](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6837/146121/74765489_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1567776361)
![1930s AJ Morse Continental 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](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6837/146121/74758286_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1567806064)
![DESCO 60th Anniversary HDS Abalone Diving Helmet 1 / 20: This beautiful helmet was made by Diving Equipment & Supply Company (DESCO). Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this company would start making diving helmets and related equipment in 1937. The company�](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6837/146121/74814311_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1567807092)
![Unique DESCO 4 Light 12 Bolt Commercial Diving Helmet: This unique and rarely seen helmet was made by Diving Equipment & Supply Company (DESCO). Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this company would start making diving helmets and related equipment in the 1](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6837/146121/74811577_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1566963954)
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