The price includes a 4% credit card fee. If you pay by check, money order, or bank wire, the discounted price is $3,150 delivered within the contiguous United States.
This wonderful Japanese diving helmet was made by the TOA Diving Apparatus Company in Tokyo, Japan. It features a brass ID with the initials "TSK" in the center. We have handled a few TOA/TSK marked helmets in the past, so it is possible that this one was originally made for export outside of Japan.
The helmet is in beautiful refurbished condition. This helmet was one of three that were on board the Charlie Smale, a boat owned by the internationally known diver Torance Parker, along with two other divers. Shown in this ad is a photo of the Charlie Smale. This history will be noted on the helmets certificate of authenticity.
The helmet was put into dive-ready condition with an air inlet and a few studs made by DESCO installed. It also features modern communications. The boat was sold in 2017, but the helmet was kept in the wonderful condition you see here. As with any helmet, it should be inspected and certified ready by a professional before using.
The bonnet does exhibit numerous small working dents consistent with a working helmet. Definitive "castling" can be seen on the top of the bonnet and going down the front. There are also two seams going down the back which is somewhat unusual. This visible helmet construction method really adds to the helmet's historic and visual appeal. Please review all the photos for its overall visual condition.
The helmet is complete with all its glass, brails, wing nuts, brail shims, internal air vents, comms, safety pin and chain, neck ring gasket, exhaust, and air fitting with a red thread protection cap. The faceplate threads off just as it should.
If you have been looking for a very nice Japanese helmet with a bit of interesting history, you will be extremely pleased with this one!
All helmets sold by Nations Attic Inc. will have a certificate of authenticity (COA). This COA will have a serial # on it that will match the # on a tamperproof holographic decal placed on the inside of the helmet. This level of security and long-term assurance of the helmet’s authenticity is unmatched in the industry and very important to us.
The display stand shown in the photos is not included. The option to purchase one at a discounted price is available. If you are outside the United States, please email your postal code for a shipping quote.
The price includes a 4% credit card fee. If you pay by check, money order, or bank wire, the discounted price is $3,150 delivered within the contiguous United States.