Lot: 3107
Early 20th century.
Comprising the helmet, canvas suit, boots with weight inserts, and pack with cover and insert the helmet with port marked TELEPHONE, various hoses attached to the pack.
Helmet viewing window with serial 12770, helmet base with plaque reading SIEBE GORMAN CO LTD SUBMARINE ENGINEERS LONDON (PATENT), rubber collar with SIEBE GORMAN CO LONDON.
Approximate dimensions: Suit not including shoes 74 long, just the helmet including collar 17 1/2 high x 15 wide..
Condition: Metal with patina and surface wear throughout. Helmet with dents and soldering near attachment bases. Scratches to glass panes and cracks to pane to the right of helmet front. Pack is missing latch to secure cover/insert. Boots with significant wear. Suit with some stains and minor wear, no apparent holes or tears. Some separation to glued seams.
Auction Date: July 19, 2024