A Siebe, Gorman & Co. 12-bolt diving helmet, circa 1900-1910, numbered 5926 (matching)

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A Siebe, Gorman & Co. 12-bolt diving helmet, circa 1900-1910, numbered 5926 (matching)
the polished hand beaten brazed bonnet with front face plate numbered 11738, the side plates with grills (one glass cracked), left mounted spitcock valve (lever replaced), air inlet with non-return valve, telephone valve with cap, early pattern adjustable exhaust valve stamped Gorman Patent, rope hooks; the corselet (lacks all banding and one bolt) complete with weight pins and brass makers plate; (the helmet with old wear and repairs) -- 19in. (48cm.) high, and a pair of lead soles with straps
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