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One of the most desirable and rare American diving helmets is the five-bolt pattern manufactured by the A.J. Morse & amp; Son company of Boston,...

Here is a very rare original 1940 Johnson & amp; Joseph Ship Chandlers Marine Hardware Catalog. This company was located in San Francisco, CA an...

This helmet was made by arguably the most famous American helmet maker, the A.J. Morse & amp; Son Company. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, thi...

This is an authentic and original AJ Morse threaded faceplate. The inner threads measure 5 inches in diameter. The outer frame is 5.75 inches in diame

This is an authentic and original AJ Morse faceplate guard. From the outer edge of the screw mounting point to the opposite side, it measures 5.25 inc

Established in 1830s Boston, Alfred Hale & amp; Company was the premier—and far more elusive—rival to the famed A.J. Morse & amp...

Many times rarer than finding an authentic AJ Morse diving helmet is actually discovering an original catalog! Original surviving paper, especially an

Many times rarer than finding an authentic Schrader diving helmet is actually discovering an original catalog! Original surviving paper, especially an

This helmet was made by one of the most famous and also elusive American helmet makers, Alfred Hale & amp; Company. Located in Boston, Massachus...

Originating from the 1917 AJ Morse catalog, this spring-lock mechanism knife is an extraordinary find and arguably one of the rarest American diving k

This is a very nice unused Morse Diving Equipment Company weight belt. The belt is black leather and still in excellent condition. It has been stored

“Anything Underwater, Around The Clock, Around The World!” This bold declaration, etched directly into the brass, serves as the intr

I Like Diving, by Tom Eadie. 1931 Houghton Mifflin, Boston. Eadie was a diver and associate of salvage expert Edward Ellsberg and the recipient of bot

Fathoms Below. Under-Sea Salvage from Sailing Ships to the Normandie, by Frank Meier. A highly collectible commercial diving book dealing with salvage

This beautiful 20th Century diving helmet was made by John Date in Montreal, Canada. John Date was the only diving helmet manufacturer in Canada. Star

While this piece bears the classic silhouette of a standard US Navy diver’s knife, closer inspection reveals it to be an exceptionally rare v

This is an incredible repository of diving history contained within this collection of nearly all the Historical Diver and later renamed Journal of Di

This helmet is a seldom-seen example made by the Craftsweld Equipment Corporation in New York, NY. Craftsweld purchased the diving equipment assets of

This is a nice vintage Diving Equipment and Supply Company DESCO weight belt. There is approximately 45 pounds of lead on this heavy canvas belt with

This is an unusual replica of the US Navy standard diving knife used with the Mark V diving helmet. This knife features a black painted aluminum sheat

Up for auction is a stunning, like-new Jenny Caribbean 50th Anniversary Limited Edition (released in 2015). This particular timepiece is highly collec

This exceptional offering represents a cornerstone of maritime history: a U.S. Navy Mark V Diving Helmet manufactured by the prestigious A. Schrader...

This is a rare piece of diving history ephemera! This is a US Navy Department Specifications supplement to be included with the December 1st, 1915, di

This is a nicely detailed US Navy Mark V diving helmet plaque. It measures 6.5 inches tall and weighs one pound. This is a contemporary piece ready fo

This is a nicely detailed US Navy Standard Diving Apparatus A. Schrader’s Son Inc plaque. This contemporary piece is made of aluminum. It is

Original brass heavyweight divers belt buckle. These are two pieces that latch together. If you are restoring a vintage belt, this is a key piece of h

This is a nicely detailed US Navy Standard Diving Apparatus A. Schrader’s Son Inc plaque. This contemporary piece is made of brass. It is sta

This is a very nice original WWII era Schrader air control valve. The valve is stamped Schrader USA. There is also a US Navy inspection stamp, proving

Used by the U.S. Navy from 1916 to the mid-1980s, the Mark V diving helmet is an icon of diving history and a favorite among collectors. Production of

This is a nice pair of vintage DESCO made US Navy style lightweight diving boots. The white and black canvas body on each is in nice used condition. B

This is a very nice original 1945 dated DESCO air control valve. The valve is clearly stamped DESCO 1945 with model number. There is also a US Navy in

The Deep Sea Diver, by Robert Martin. New Old Stock. Never sold or circulated. Referenced as “This book was the essential guide for historian

This is a vintage US Navy Mark V diving helmet belt buckle made by Diving Equipment and Supply Company DESCO. The classic image of the Mark V helmet i

Original brass communications line fitting for US Navy Mark V helmet. This fitting would have been on one end of the telephone or comms line. It would

Highly detailed G.I. Joe Deep Sea Diver action figure! Brand new in box, this larger sized Mark V style diver was produced as part of the G.I. Joe Tim

Used by the U.S. Navy from 1916 to the mid-1980s, the Mark V diving helmet is an icon of diving history and a favorite among collectors. Production of

This is a very nice vintage Converse Rubber Co divers dress or suit. This dress is punched for a Mark V diving helmet. It is a size 2 made in January

This is a nice pair of vintage US Navy style lightweight diving boots. The boots appear to be made in the last 50 years. The white canvas body on each

This is a nice, stamped Morse Diving Equipment air control valve. This piece of equipment was used with the US Navy Mark V diving helmet. It attached

This an original stamped Morse – Boston Made In USA brass communications fitting cap for a US Navy Mark V diving helmet. These caps are commo

A rarely found original welding shield for a US Navy Mark V diving helmet. These were attached to the hinge pin on the faceplate of the helmet. The sh

The US Navy Mark V is arguably the most iconic helmet design ever made. Its style and history have made it one of the most popular helmets among colle

This is the classic United States Navy divers knife, commonly used in conjunction with the Mark V helmet. This example was made by Diving Equipment ...

This is the classic United States Navy divers' knife, commonly used in conjunction with the Mark V helmet. This example was made by Diving Equip...

This is the classic United States Navy divers knife, commonly used in conjunction with the Mark V helmet. This example was made by Diving Equipment ...

The US Navy Standard Dive Knife, a stalwart piece of nautical equipment, boasts a well-defined look. However, during the 1930s and World War II, the V

During World War 2 there were eight different companies that made and applied their names on US Navy diving knives. Examples from some of these compan

This is the classic United States Navy divers' knife, commonly used in conjunction with the Mark V helmet. This example was made by Morse Diving...

This is a circa World War 2 United States Navy standard diving knife typically used on conjunction with the Mark V diving helmet. This example does no

This is a nearly brand-new brass Mark V diving helmet communications elbow cap stamped DESCO Milw. WI. The brass is nearly flawless with a nice shine.