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SS2: The Pardoe Collection Sale

A 2-bolt/3-bolt Diving Helmet by Siebe Gorman & Co, London

Auction Lot SS2/51

A 2-bolt/3-bolt diving helmet by Siebe Gorman & Co, London, matching numbers '202' and '3090', oval top and side windows with guards, hinged oval faceplate with guard, wing nut spitcock, fitted double purge valves, one to either side, rear air intake and internal ducts, weight hangers and manufacturer's plaque to corselet with one piece two bolt brail, 52cm high.
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A 2-bolt/3-bolt Diving Helmet by Siebe Gorman & Co, London (SS2/51) offered in our The sale of The Pardoe Collection of diving equipment, including diving helmets, pumps, suits, knives and accessories from makers such as Siebe Gorman, Heinke, Draeger, Morse, Schrader and many others. starting on 15th June 2016 at our salerooms in Exeter, Devon.

Lot Description

A 2-bolt/3-bolt diving helmet by Siebe Gorman & Co, London, matching numbers '202' and '3090', oval top and side windows with guards, hinged oval faceplate with guard, wing nut spitcock, fitted double purge valves, one to either side, rear air intake and internal ducts, weight hangers and manufacturer's plaque to corselet with one piece two bolt brail, 52cm high.

The Pardoe Collection of Diving Helmets and Equipment

This item is part of a 513 lot collection being sold at auction through Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood.

The Tony and Yvonne Pardoe Collection of diving helmets and other equipment comprises all the diving equipment illustrated in their book 'Diving Helmets and Equipment Through the Ages' (2012), together with many additional items.

More Details

Notes

See page 74, vol 1, 'Diving Helmets and Equipment Through the Ages'.

Price Realised

£5,800

VAT

VAT on Buyer's Premium

Department

Maritime and Sporting

Fine Art Category

Maritime Collectables

Sale Information

SS2: The Pardoe Collection Sale
Wednesday, 15th June 2016
Okehampton Street, Exeter

Contact

For more information about this particular auction lot, please contact:-

Brian Goodison-BlanksBrian Goodison-Blanks


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A 2-bolt/3-bolt Diving Helmet by Siebe Gorman & Co, London

Auction Lot: SS2/51

A 2-bolt/3-bolt diving helmet by Siebe Gorman & Co, London, matching numbers '202' and '3090', oval top and side windows with guards, hinged oval faceplate with guard, wing nut spitcock, fitted double purge valves, one to either side, rear air intake and internal ducts, weight hangers and manufacturer's plaque to corselet with one piece two bolt brail, 52cm high.

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