Nations Attic 2026 Diving Into History + More 2026-05-30 Auction - 278 Price Results - Nation's Attic Inc. in KS
Nations Attic 2026 Diving Into History + More
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Wichita, KS, United States
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Nations Attic 2026 Diving Into History + More

Nation?s Attic is proud to present the 2026 "Diving Into History" auction, a landmark event scheduled for Saturday, May 30th. This year?s sale features the esteemed collection of The Ocean Corporation, a cornerstone of the commercial diving industry founded in Houston in 1969. As the school continues its legacy of excellence, it has chosen this moment to share museum-quality pieces of diving history with the global collecting community. The auction offers an unparalleled selection of 19th and 20th-century copper and brass diving helmets from legendary makers such as Morse, Schrader, and Siebe Gorman, including exceptionally rare and unique configurations. Beyond the helmets, the catalog includes a deep dive into the history of the working diver with authentic vintage dive dresses, heavy lead boots, weight belts, and specialized equipment. Collectors will also find a vast array of maritime treasures including vintage underwater lights, original manufacturer catalogs, and historic photographs. The second half of this spectacular event shifts focus to a diverse array of high-quality collectibles selling at no reserve. These offerings include historically significant Japanese swords, a curated selection of US coinage, and an elegant collection of designer handbags, many of which remain in their original packaging. As the world?s largest dealer of authentic antique diving helmets, Nation?s Attic provides a secure and professional platform for enthusiasts and investors alike. The full digital catalog will be available for preview and pre-bidding on LiveAuctioneers approximately one month prior to the sale date. We encourage all bidders to register early to ensure approval for this high-profile event. For detailed condition reports or inquiries regarding specific lots, please contact us at 316-371-1828 or via email at helmets@nationsattic.com. Join us on May 30th for this extraordinary opportunity to own a piece of history from the deep.
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Don Creekmore
Don Creekmore
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Kirby Morgan KMB-8 Dive Band Mask 1960s: This is a nice original Kirby Morgan Bandmask 8, KMB-8 band mask from the late 1960s. This early incarnation of the now famous Kirby Morgan bandmask retains its original light blue paint on the
Est.
$500
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$1,000
SOLD
Kirby Morgan KMB 10 US Navy Mark 1 Band Mask: Classic piece of diving equipment in excellent original condition. This is the Kirby Morgan KMB-10 band mask, aka US Navy Mark 1 Mod 0 band mask. While this mask has seen some use, it still looks
Est.
$500
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$1,500
SOLD
Vintage Underwater Speargun A.B. Biller Co: This is a very nice vintage underwater speargun made by A.B. Biller Company. The gun appears to have received very little or no use based on its condition. The gun will be accompanied by a spear as
Est.
$50
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$200
SOLD
46 Issues Of Skin Diver Magazine 1952 to 1958: This is a wonderful collection of original The Skin Diver magazine. The issues start from January 1952 to April 1959. Each issue is in good condition, some have three-ring binder holes, original
Est.
$50
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$250
SOLD
Kirby Morgan Superlite Model 27 Diving Helmet: This is a classic Model 27 Superlite diving helmet made by Kirby Morgan. This helmet features a super durable, painted black, textured fiberglass body. It appears the helmet was originally painted
Est.
$1,500
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$3,000
SOLD
David Clark Model S-5005 Fiberglass Diving Helmet: From the "Cross-Your-Heart" bra to the frontiers of space, the David Clark Company is the gold standard for life support in extreme environments. After pivoting from lingerie to WWII G-suits and the
Est.
$250
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$1,000
SOLD
Italian Mares Star Underwater Divers Flashlight: This is a very nice lightly used Mares Star underwater divers flashlight made in Italy. It measures 14.75 inches long. The chrome plated body is very nice with minimal blemishes from use. The last
Est.
$100
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$200
SOLD
Bob Ratcliffe Oceaneering Gas Rat Hat Diving Helmet: One of the most iconic and historic diving helmets from the late 20th Century is the Rat Hat. Designed by Bob Ratcliffe, this fiberglass helmet was prized by divers worldwide. Oceaneering, the
Est.
$3,000
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$6,000
SOLD
Bob Ratcliffe Oceaneering Gas Yellow Diving Helmet: One of the most iconic and historic diving helmets from the late 20th Century is the Rat Hat. Designed by Bob Ratcliffe, this fiberglass helmet was prized by divers worldwide. Oceaneering, the
Est.
$3,000
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$6,000
SOLD
Bob Ratcliffe Oceaneering Gas Blue Diving Helmet: One of the most iconic and historic diving helmets from the late 20th Century is the Rat Hat. Designed by Bob Ratcliffe, this fiberglass helmet was prized by divers worldwide. Oceaneering, the
Est.
$3,000
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$6,000
SOLD
Advanced Diving Equipment Co Swindell Diving Helmet: Iconic diving helmet made by Advanced Diving Equipment Company. The helmet was invented by George Swindell and became very popular with divers around the world, hence the common name given to them,
Est.
$1,000
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$2,000