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Lot 203:
Description
A contemporary Steel decorative reproduction of a U.S. Navy Mark V deep-sea diving helmet featuring a high-gloss red finish and gunmetal finish fittings. The spherical bonnet is fitted with a hinged faceplate secured by a threaded screw-down lock and a four-bar guard, alongside two side viewports and a top vent. The contoured breastplate is fixed with decorative nuts and features an oval metal plaque embossed with the text U.S. NAVY DIVING HELMET, MARK V, MORSE DIVING EQUIPMENT CO. INC. and BOSTON MASS, further stamped with the serial number 1235 and the date 1942. The plaque is secured by two modern cross-head screws.
Height: 29 cm
Width: 28 cm.
Condition report:
The helmet is in very good decorative condition with minor surface handling marks to the red gloss finish (photo 1). The mechanical hinge for the faceplate is functional and the metallic fittings show a consistent dark lustre.
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