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Nations Attic is the largest dealer of antique diving helmets in the USA. Specializing in the US Nav

Nations Attic is the largest dealer of antique & vintage diving helmets in the world. We have been in business since 2005 offering the highest quality services in buying, selling and auctioning authentic antique diving gear. In addition to diving helmets, we also have expertise in antique coin operated machines, vintage advertisting including signs and posters, WWII memoribila, sports memoribilia,

and Houdini related items. Our auction services provide worldwide coverage, marketing, professional photography and expert descriptions.

08/25/2026

What stories could this helmet tell after more than a century?

We are pleased to offer this remarkable A. Schrader’s Son diving helmet, a fascinating survivor that appears to represent two distinct eras of American diving history.

Originally manufactured as a five-bolt helmet consistent with the U.S. Navy Mark II, it likely dates to the early 20th century. After the Navy adopted the Mark V in 1916, older helmets like this were too valuable to simply discard. During the Great Depression, this helmet was likely returned to Schrader and modernized with an interrupted-thread neck assembly for continued use.

Even more interesting, Schrader purposely omitted modern communications fittings during the conversion—possibly at the request of a commercial diver or company that preferred traditional “old school” rope-pull communication.

And then there is the patina! Close to a century—or potentially more—has given the copper body an incredible deep chocolate-brown surface, beautifully complemented by naturally aged brass hardware. This is a likely survivor of both U.S. Navy and American commercial diving history, and the helmet still carries physical clues to its earlier life.

Offered at $6,999 delivered within the contiguous U.S. when paid by check, money order, or bank wire.

Take a closer look at the photos and discover the full story behind this remarkable helmet:

View the Helmet, Photos & Full Details
https://www.oldhelmet.com/product-page/1930s-a-schrader-s-son-diving-helmet-historic-five-bolt-conversion

08/24/2026

🚨 **WE’RE HITTING THE ROAD — SEPTEMBER 8–16!**

Nation’s Attic is traveling through the Midwest, Southeast, and Florida this September, **buying and picking up antique diving helmets, rare diving equipment, and other quality collectibles** along the way.

If you have **one diving helmet or an entire collection**, this may be the perfect opportunity to sell without the hassle of packing and shipping. We’re actively buying quality pieces and can arrange convenient stops along our route.

We’re also accepting select consignments for our **November 2026 Diving Into History Auction**. If you have something rare, unusual, or historically important, we’d like to hear about it.

In addition to antique diving helmets and equipment, we’re interested in select valuable and unusual pieces, including:

• Military and historical artifacts
• Vintage dive watches
• Japanese swords and quality militaria
• Rare advertising and maritime items
• Exceptional Americana and unusual antiques
• Collections or individual pieces with an interesting history

💰 **Immediate purchase offers available**
🔨 **Consignments accepted for our November auction**
🚚 **We may be able to pick up directly from you**

Our route includes **Wichita, Tulsa, St. Louis, Louisville, Lexington, Nashville, Knoxville, Durham, Charleston, Savannah, Jacksonville, Orlando, Miami, Tampa, Tallahassee, Mobile, New Orleans, Jackson, Little Rock and surrounding areas.**

**Not directly on our route? Contact us anyway.** For the right diving helmet, collection, or exceptional piece, we may be able to make a detour.

📅 **September 8–16, 2026**

If you have something you’ve been considering selling, **send us photos and your location now so we can see if a stop can be added to our schedule.**

**Nation’s Attic — Specializing in Antique Diving Helmets & Historical Collectibles for more than 20 years.**

08/18/2026

JUST IN — An Exceptional Early Miller-Dunn Divinhood!

We are excited to offer one of the finest original Miller-Dunn Divinhood Style 1 diving helmets we have ever handled.

Produced in Miami, Florida, between 1915 and 1924, the original Divinhood was one of the pioneering American shallow-water diving helmets. This remarkable survivor has everything we like to see in an early helmet — beautiful naturally aged copper and brass, honest working character, and more than a century of history.

What really sets this example apart is the Miller-Dunn factory patent stamping appearing on BOTH sides of the copper body, along with No. 168 stamped into the brass window frame.

The result is an incredibly attractive early diving helmet with the kind of untouched appearance that simply cannot be recreated.

Now available for sale from Nation’s Attic.

Full details, photos & price:
https://www.oldhelmet.com/for-sale

Worldwide inquiries welcome. Shipping within the contiguous U.S. is included.

08/14/2026

**123 Years Old — And Remarkably Untouched**

Fresh to the market is this exceptional **circa 1903 A.J. Morse & Son diving helmet**.

For more than a century, this helmet has survived with its beautiful original copper and brass surfaces intact. It has never been modified for modern communications, allowing the incredible naturally aged patina to remain just as time created it.

Even more impressive, **all of the helmet's original serial numbers match**—including both neck rings and all four brails.

Configured as a classic 3-light, 12-bolt helmet, its unmistakable silhouette is the iconic image of American diving's Golden Age.

Now available for **$11,250 delivered** within the contiguous U.S. (bank wire or check).

See additional photos and details:
https://www.oldhelmet.com/for-sale

**Nation's Attic Inc. | Antique Diving Helmets**

08/12/2026

Fresh to the Market After 70+ Years!

We are excited to offer an exceptionally original Miller-Dunn Divinhood Style 2 shallow-water diving helmet.

Recently discovered packed away in a California garage, this helmet was reportedly set aside during the 1950s as the growing popularity of SCUBA equipment made helmets like the Divinhood increasingly obsolete. More than 70 years later, it has emerged in remarkably original, untouched condition.

This highly desirable wide-shoulder Style 2 features the Burley B131 serial number, original glass windows and brass hardware, traces of original tinning, and a beautiful naturally aged patina.

Style 2 Divinhoods are among the most difficult Miller-Dunn helmets to find, particularly with this degree of originality.

$7,595 delivered within the contiguous United States.
Professional packing and insured shipping included.
Payment by bank wire or check.

View additional photos and complete details here:
https://www.oldhelmet.com/for-sale

Nation’s Attic Inc.
Call/Text: 316-371-1828

07/29/2026

🚗 Are We Traveling Through Your Area This Week?

Over the next few days, we'll be traveling through Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky while preparing for our Late 2026 Diving Into History Auction.

If you've been thinking about selling a quality piece or collection, we'd love to hear from you. Whether you're interested in an immediate direct purchase or would like to consign your items to our Late 2026 Diving Into History Auction, this may be the perfect opportunity to meet with us while we're already in your area.

We are currently seeking:

✔ Antique & vintage diving helmets
✔ U.S. Navy and commercial diving equipment
✔ Military diving knives and other militaria
✔ Vintage dive watches, including Rolex Submariners and other quality brands
✔ Antique Japanese swords and military swords
✔ Other exceptional historical collections

📍 Our planned route includes:

• Wichita, KS
• Kansas City, MO
• St. Louis, MO
• Evansville, IN
• Paducah, KY
• Springfield, MO
• Back to Wichita, KS

Even if you don't live in one of these cities or along our route, please contact us. If you're close, we may be able to arrange a convenient meeting or collection pickup.

Whether you're selling a single item or an entire lifetime collection, we're happy to discuss the option that best fits your goals—an immediate purchase or consignment in our Late 2026 Diving Into History Auction.

📞 Call or text 316-371-1828 or send us a message with a few photographs.

If you know another collector along our route, we'd appreciate it if you would tag them or share this post.

07/24/2026

🚨 **Rare Price Reductions on Historic Diving Helmets & U.S. Navy Diving Knives** 🚨

At the request of several consignors, we've reduced the prices on a select group of museum-quality diving helmets and rare diving knives. This creates a unique opportunity for collectors to add important pieces to their collections at prices that are seldom available.

**These special pricing adjustments are available only while the current inventory remains unsold.**

**View the complete selection here:**
https://www.oldhelmet.com/for-sale

**Prices shown include shipping anywhere within the contiguous United States and apply to payment by bank wire, check, or money order. If you are outside the contiguous United States, contact us today for a shipping quote.**

**Currently Available at Special Reduced Prices:**

• **1944 Miller Dunn U.S. Navy Mark V Diving Helmet**
**$9,500 Delivered**

• **Rare Ocean Systems Mixed-Gas Helium Diving Helmet**
**$17,500 Delivered**

• **Rare John Date Canadian Diving Helmet**
**$13,400 Delivered**

• **WWII Vince U.S. Navy Diving Knife**
**$1,050 Delivered**

• **WWII Vince U.S. Navy Non-Magnetic Diving Knife**
**$4,323 Delivered**

• **DESCO U.S. Navy Diving Knife (Like New)**
**$574 Delivered**

Every diving helmet and diving knife offered by Nation's Attic is **100% authentic** and backed by **more than 20 years of experience** serving collectors worldwide. Every diving helmet includes a **Nation's Attic Certificate of Authenticity**, and every purchase is professionally packed, fully insured, and shipped directly to its new owner.

These are genuine pieces of commercial, military, and deep-sea diving history. Once sold, they cannot simply be replaced or reordered.

**Whether you're adding your first historic diving helmet or upgrading an advanced collection, this is a rare opportunity to acquire important pieces at specially reduced prices.**

View additional photographs and complete descriptions:
https://www.oldhelmet.com/for-sale

Questions? Call or text **316-371-1828**.

07/09/2026

Fresh additions just hit our website!

We've recently added several classic diving books and two rare WWII Vince U.S. Navy diving knives to our inventory. We've also significantly reduced the price on this outstanding 1944 Miller-Dunn Mark V diving helmet.

The Miller-Dunn helmet is now priced to sell, and we fully expect it to find a new home soon. If you've been considering adding an exceptional WWII-era diving helmet, a scarce Vince dive knife, or other historic diving treasures to your collection, now is the time to act before they're gone.

Browse everything currently available:
🌐 https://www.oldhelmet.com/for-sale

📧 [email protected]
📞 Call or Text: 316-371-1828

07/03/2026

Celebrating 250 Years of America... and the History Beneath the Sea.

To mark this historic Fourth of July weekend, we've just released 11 exceptional pieces of diving history for immediate purchase, including:

⚓ 9 Antique Diving Helmets
🔱 2 Rare Dive Knives

From iconic U.S. Navy Mark V helmets to other remarkable examples of historic diving equipment, these are authentic collectibles that deserve a place in the next great collection.

Whether you're a seasoned collector, museum, or simply appreciate the craftsmanship and history of vintage diving equipment, we invite you to explore our newest offerings.

🌎 We proudly ship worldwide.

Browse everything here:
https://www.oldhelmet.com/for-sale

📧 [email protected]
📱 Call or Text: (316) 371-1828

From everyone at Nation's Attic, we wish our friends, customers, and fellow collectors around the world a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend. Happy Independence Day!

06/30/2026

⚓ Just Listed | Available for Immediate Purchase

If you've been waiting for something truly different, this may be the helmet.

Now available on OldHelmet.com is an extraordinary antique diving helmet featuring an exceptionally rare four-bolt configuration, a style seldom encountered even in advanced collections. Professionally polished to a brilliant mirror-like finish, this helmet has an incredible presence that makes it a standout display piece.

Rather than being represented as an original factory-built helmet from a single manufacturer, it has been carefully assembled from authentic period components, resulting in a remarkable and visually impressive piece of diving history.

Many of the finest helmets we offer are purchased within hours or days of being listed, so if this one catches your eye, don't wait.

🔗 View additional photos and complete details:
https://www.oldhelmet.com/product-page/incredible-4-bolt-john-date-canadian-diving-helmet

YouTube video of the helmet at: https://youtu.be/cg8Gt1Xh0qI

🌎 Professional packing and worldwide shipping available.

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Wichita, KS

Telephone

+13163711828

Website

http://www.oldhelmet.com/

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