A. J. Morse & Sons Vintage Continental Model Dive Helmet - Bonnet

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Seller: authentic_nautical_antiques ✉️ (1,779) 0%, Location: Palm City, Florida, US, Ships to: US, Item: 351305792677 A. J. MORSE & SONS VINTAGE CONTINENTAL MODEL DIVE HELMET - BONNET.  

UNIQUE A. J. MORSE & SONS VINTAGE CONTINENTAL MODEL DIVING BONNET 1945!
 

 

DIMENSIONS OF BONNET: 9 1/2” H x 16 1/2” W x  16" D  WEIGHT 30 lbs  
Copyright 2015 - 2014 by Land And Sea Collection™, All Rights Reserved    

Presented is a unique four light commercial diving helmet made by A. J. Morse & Sons, Inc., which when viewed from the front, may be mistaken for a Navy MK V dive helmet when fitted with a front port guard. It has an unusual coloration of various shades of deep brown patina sometimes appearing black. This gives it a dramatic appearance. The serial number 6025 on the bonnet's neck ring. There are small dents all over the bonnet as would be expected.

What sets this later style commercial helmet apart from the earlier versions are that their rectangular sidelights are horizontal rather than standing vertical.   
Banana exhaust, drop down lock,  BES Star wheel

 

Like all used diving gear, this is being sold for DISPLAY ONLY. It should not be dived without having passed inspection by a certified dive shop.

 

 

 

Inside of bonnet
 

CONDITION:  The front door is frozen, but the exhaust valve Star wheel turns. The air passages is in the form of a single circular duct that is marked by the white arrow. There is a circular patch in the center back close to the neck ring. The chin button is in place and functions. Field repairs were made to the drop down lock and the bracket slants.  There are small dents, but nothing serious. The speaker seems to be original.  
The check valve pictured is not included
  

BRIEF HISTORY OF MORSE DIVING: In the arena of deep sea diving, there are few companies with the longevity and history of Morse Diving. The company was founded in 1837 as a Boston maker of brass ware, three years before Englishman Augustus Siebe manufactured its first closed air dive helmet. During the Civil War, the firm commenced building maritime fittings and began experimenting with early underwater hardhat designs from Siebe-Gorman and other pioneering makers. In 1864, Andrew Morse bought out his partner, introduced his sons into the business, and began to focus on creating new products for underwater salvage expeditions. In 1904, that firm became A. J. Morse and Sons, Inc., under which name it continued until 1940. Then the name Morse was re-incorporated as Morse Diving Equipment Company, Inc. Finally in 1998, the company changed owners, and became Morse Diving Inc. under the leadership of Ken & Donna Downey. New partners were added in 2014.

OUR UNCONDITIONAL NO NONSENSE GUARANTEE: If not completely satisfied with your purchase it may be returned within five days of receipt in its original packaging if without damage. Return items must be insured for their full value. Only a prior email authorization from us for the return is required. Shipping charges are included in this offer within the continental United States if an error is due to our fault.

SHIPPING & PACKING: The cost of shipping, packing, handling, and insurance to your destination is an additional charge. We price our shipping honestly, but we expect to be reimbursed for the nominal cost of packaging materials and handling. Within the continental United States, a bonnet will generally ship for $85.00 depending on destination and amount of insurance.

Copyright 2015 - 2014 by Land And Sea Collection™, All Rights Reserved

 

  • Condition: The front door is frozen, but the exhaust valve Star wheel turns. The air passages is in the form of a single circular duct that is marked by the white arrow. There is a circular patch in the center back close to the neck ring. The chin button is in place and functions. Field repairs were made to the drop down lock and the bracket slants. There are small dents, but nothing serious. The speaker seems to be original.
  • Maker: A.J. Morse & Sons Boston
  • Primary Material: Copper

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