Nations Attic Winter 2026 Diving Into History

online only auction | 1 day sale | 32 days away
Location
Wichita, KS 67211
Dates

Sale Starts

Sat
Dec 5
10am

Sale Ends

Sat
Dec 5

Terms & Conditions

TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. Prior to sale, all bidders must register with Nations Attic Inc. and/or online via LiveAuctioneers to participate in bidding.

2. The Auctioneer and the Consignor assume no risk, liability or responsibility for the authenticity or the authorship of any property identified in the online catalogue (that is, the identity of the creator or the period, culture, source or origin as the case may be, with which the creation of any property is identified herein). All property is sold "As Is" and neither the Auctioneer nor the Consignor makes any warranties or representations of any kind or nature with respect to the property, and in no event shall be responsible for the correctness or any implied warranty or merchantability or any implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose as it relates to description, genuineness, attribution, provenance, safety, reliability or condition of the property. If any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose can be construed from the catalogue, auction, or bill of sale, such warranties are disclaimed by the Auctioneer and the Consignor. No statement in the online catalogue or made at the sale or in the Bill of Sale or invoice or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty or representation or an admission of liability. Moreover, the Auctioneer will not be held responsible for any variations in appearance of online photographs.


3. Notwithstanding the preceding condition, if within 14 days of the sale of any lot the purchaser of any antique gives notice in writing to the Auctioneer that the lot so sold is a counterfeit and, if within 7 days after such notice the purchaser returns to the Auctioneer in the same condition as when sold, and gives written proof from a recognized impartial expert which establishes beyond reasonable doubt that the returned lot is in fact a counterfeit and that this was not indicated by a fair reading of the catalogue or the Auctioneer's comments at the time of sale, the Auctioneer as agent for the Consignor will rescind the sale and refund the purchase price. Please note that the original shipping costs will not be refunded as the cost was already incurred. The shipping to return the item will be at your purchaser expense.

4. A premium equal to 25% of the successful bid price will be added thereto and is payable by the purchaser as part of the total purchase price.

5. The Sales Tax rate for Wichita, Kansas is 7.5% and is computed on this total purchase price and applies to bidders residing within the state. The purchaser will be required to pay Sales Tax unless exempted through possession of a valid State of Kansas Sales Tax number on file.

Please Note: The State of Kansas has no arrangement of reciprocity with any other jurisdiction and the Auctioneer cannot honor a Sales Tax number from any other jurisdiction.

Please Note: Due to credit card processing charges, In the event buyer desires to pay by using a credit card, a convenience fee equaling an average of 4.0% to $8% depending on credit card used of the entire amount due shall be added to the buyer's invoice. We encourage you to pay by sending us a check or wire transfer to avoid the credit card convenience fee. However, if you send a wire, it must be in US DOLLARS and a $30 bank processing fee will be added. All shipments will ONLY be shipped to the registered and confirmed address on file with LiveAuctioneers, no exceptions. This means the credit card used to pay for the items is where the items will be shipped to and will also be the tax rate LiveAuctioneers uses to calculate tax. Please do not ask to ship to another address when using a credit card or to change your tax rate.


6. The Auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw any property at any time before actual sale.

7. Unless otherwise announced by the Auctioneer at the time of sale, all bids are per lot as numbered in the catalogue. The Auctioneer reserves the right to reject a bid from any bidder. The highest bid acknowledged by the Auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the event of any dispute between bidders, the Auctioneer shall have the sole and final discretion either to determine the successful bidder, or to re-offer and re-sell the article in dispute. If the Auctioneer determines that any opening bid is not commensurate with the value of the article offered, he may reject the bid; and if, having acknowledged an opening bid he decides that any advance is not sufficient, he may reject the advance. The Auctioneer reserves the right to acknowledge an auction floor bid before acknowledging an internet and/or phone bid regardless of the maximum bid amount provided by the bidder before and/or during the auction.

8. On the fall of the Auctioneers hammer, title to the offered lot passes to the highest bidder who thereupon will pay the full purchase price therefore or such part as the Auctioneer may require. All property shall be removed by the purchaser at his expense on the day of sale and, if not so removed, may be sent by the Auctioneer to a public warehouse for the account, risk and expense of the purchaser. Any damage to or loss of any item purchased which is left with the Auctioneer after the day of purchase is the purchasers sole responsibility. If the foregoing conditions or any other applicable conditions herein are not complied with, in addition to other remedies available to the Auctioneer and the Consignor by law, including without limitation the right to hold the purchaser liable for the bid price, the Auctioneer at its option, may either (a) cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the purchaser, or (b) re-sell the property on 3 days notice to the purchaser and for the account and risk of the purchaser, either publicly or privately, and in such event the purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency plus all costs, including warehousing, the expenses of both sales, and the Auctioneers commission at its regular rates and all other charges due hereunder, and incidental charges. No claims shall be allowed after removal of goods and no article shall be re-sold for purchaser at the sale where purchased.

9. The Auctioneer reserves the right to cancel the sale or any portion thereof without prior or further notice, and to announce at any time additional conditions of sale.

10. Bidding will constitute full acceptance of the terms and conditions herein. Also recognize, all items are being sold as used and/or antiques. The items are meant to be used for display purposes only. Not liable for functionality. Take it upon your own risk to use, which is not advised.


11. Payment: Payment will be accepted in the form of personal check, cashiers check, bank wire transfer, money order, cash (in house only), credit card (confirmed address for US customers only, credit card fee's apply). For internet bidders, if payment is not received within 5 business days following the auction, a payment reminder invoice will be sent. If payment is not received within 10 business days of the auction, we (Nations Attic, Inc.) reserve the right to void the sale of the item(s) to that bidder, and make the item(s) available for sale to the under bidder. In addition, any non-paying bidder will be prohibited from registering for any future auction that is held by Nations Attic, Inc. LiveAuctioneers handles the sales tax, please do not ask to have it removed as it is state law.

12. Shipping: Shipping fees listed with each lot pertain to domestic shipping only (contiguous or lower 48). International bidders are subject to higher shipping fees. Please inquire about shipping to a particular country before the start of the auction. Purchased items will be shipped on a first paid, first shipped basis and may take up to twenty (20) business days for said shipment to leave our (Nations Attic, Inc.) business. For time sensitive shipments, we (Nations Attic, Inc.) will expedite payment processing and shipping for a nominal fee. Items paid for by personal check are subject to a ten (10) business day hold for funds clearance. All domestic mainland items are shipped via FedEx ground or via USPS unless otherwise specified or requested by the customer. International shipments are shipped via DHL Express or FedEx Express. USPS is no longer used for international shipments due to issues with tracking packages.

Insurance: All items are insured for the full purchase amount less carrier shipping charges, or the maximum amount allowed by the carrier and/or country of destination. Insurance is included in the specified shipping amount listed in the shipping section of the final invoice pricing. All invoices are sent with insurance already factored into the shipping charge. The customer has the right to waive any insurance amount by providing written consent that the customer will not hold Nations Attic, Inc. or its shipping carriers responsible for damaged and/or lost shipments due to uninsured/under insured packages. In some instances, we (Nations Attic, Inc.) reserve the right to only ship certain items if insurance is purchased for the full amount of the item(s) being shipped.


14. Storage Fees: Items not claimed within 30 Days after the auction will be subject to a $10 per lot, per day storage fee, unless other arrangements are made with the Nations Attic Inc.
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Nation's Attic Inc.

Description & Details

Nation's Attic is proud to present its Diving Into History – Winter 2026 Auction on Saturday, December 5, 2026. This exciting sale brings together an outstanding selection of antique and vintage diving helmets, rare diving equipment, Japanese swords, and collectible vintage lead toy soldiers. The auction features an impressive assortment of 19th- and 20th-century copper and brass diving helmets from notable makers including Morse, Schrader, John Date, Miller Dunn, Snead, and Joe Savoy. Highlights also include rare United States Navy Mark V diving helmets and a diverse selection of Asian diving helmets. Collectors will discover an assortment of scarce diving equipment and accessories representing the history of commercial and military diving. Beyond the diving collection, the catalog includes a desirable selection of antique Japanese swords, including katana, wakizashi, and military swords. Highlights include signed blades, distinctive fittings, and examples accompanied by Japanese authentication papers. An interesting selection of vintage lead toy soldiers rounds out the sale. With more than 20 years of experience specializing in antique diving helmets and historical collectibles, Nation's Attic offers collectors worldwide a trusted and professional auction experience. The complete digital catalog will be available for preview and pre-bidding on LiveAuctioneers approximately one month before the sale. We encourage bidders to register early. For condition reports or inquiries regarding specific lots, contact Nation's Attic at 316-371-1828 or helmets@nationsattic.com.
Divers Stuff Dive Knife New Old Stock UnusedVintage Swimaster Sears Divers Ankle WeightsAMF Swimaster Dive Knife New Old Stock UnusedIconic Kirby Morgan SuperLite 17 Diving HelmetKirby Morgan 50th Anniversary Diver’s Watch – 1959–2009Gas Services Helinaut Gas-Reclaim Diving HelmetUS Navy Mark 12 Original Helmet Breech RingOriginal 1970s Morse Diving US Navy Mark 12 Brochure1970s General Aquadyne DMC-7 Fiberglass Diving HelmetBen Miller 400 Series Bronze Commercial Diving HelmetOriginal Ben Miller Motorcycle Blueprints – Extensive CollectionUSN Mark 1 Knife USMC Ka-Bar & Survival KnifeException Drager DM 220 German 12 Bolt Diving HelmetGeneral Aquadyne AH-2 Fiberglass Diving Helmet Serial No 162Unique Florida Keys Shallow Water Diving HelmetScarce Snead EJ Willis Style 4 Brass Shallow Water Diving Helmet1930s E.J. Willis Snead Shallow Water Diving Helmet Air PumpWW2 Morse Model 15 Shallow Water Diving Helmet Pump w/ USN Stamp1916-1924 Miller Dunn Style 1 Shallow Water Diving HelmetUS Navy WWII Miller Dunn Style 3 Shallow Water Diving HelmetEarly Miller Dunn No 1 Diving Helmet Air PumpVery Rare Miller Dunn Divinhood Equipment Box Air Pump & TankEarly WW2 Victor Berge Ohio Rubber Diving MaskShallow Water Diving Helmet WW2 Ohio Rubber Victor Berge MaskExceptional WW2 TECO Shallow Water Diving Helmet Rubber MaskScarce Thompson Engineering Shallow Water Diving Mask Weight BeltUnique Shallow Water Gary Harris Diving HelmetTOA Diving Apparatus Japanese Helmet Mark V StyleRare WWII Ohio Rubber Co Berge Shallow Water Diving Mask RegulatorAsian 3 Light 12 Bolt Antique Diving HelmetVintage TOA Diving Apparatus Japanese Diving HelmetChang Jin South Korea 3 Light 12 Bolt Antique Diving HelmetChinese TF-12 Copper & Brass Diving Helmet 1972Rare Kimura Iron Works Japanese Diving HelmetOriginal Sponge Diver Painting Signed by Artist First Time Offered!Original Hardhat Diver Painting Signed by Artist First Time Offered!Original Hardhat Diver Painting Signed by Artist First Time Offered!The Working Diver Original Maritime Painting on Canvas 24 x 18 InchesCold War Classic Soviet Russian 3/12 Bolt Diving HelmetScarce Soviet Non-Magnetic Diving Knife – Hammer & Sickle and Star MarkingsCirca 1903 AJ Morse & Son Diving Helmet Matching Serial 1102Joe Savoie Flip-Up Diving Helmet – The Second One Made! 1964Rare Ocean Systems Mixed Gas Helium Diving HelmetJohn Date Montreal Canada Vintage Diving Helmet RARERare John Date Underwater Divers Light TorchSchrader Diving Equipment Co 3 Light 12 Bolt Diving HelmetMorse Diving Equipment Company Three-Light Commercial Diving Helmet WWII EraRare A.J. Morse & Son Five Bolt 19th Century Diving HelmetRare 1919 A.J. Morse & Son US Navy Mark V Diving Helmet1944 Miller Dunn United States Navy Mark V Diving Helmet1944 US Navy Mark V Diving Helmet w/ USN Inspection Stamp1977 US Navy Mark V Diving Helmet w/ HistoryRare US Navy HELIUM Mark V DESCO Diving Helmet!Schrader Atlantic Diving Helmet 4 Light BonnetAJ Morse & Son 12 Bolt Diving Helmet BreastplateKey West Engineering Florida Keys Diving HelmetSiebe Gorman / Heinke Diving Helmet & Knife Wall Display1930s Siebe Gorman & Co Friction Style Dive KnifeSiebe Gorman Circa 1900 Divers KnifeVintage German J.A. Henckels Solingen Diving Knife with Brass SheathUnusual Siebe Gorman Style Divers Knife With Handle Loop.Rare A. Schrader’s Son Friction Style Dive KnifeRare A.J. Morse & Son Mechanical Antique Dive KnifeWenoka Cutlery The 1st Diving Knife 1983 Commemorative #edSpecial Edition DESCO Brass Dive Knife #170Rare A. Schraders Son WW2 US Navy Dive KnifeWWII US Navy Standard Dive Knife – Vince ScabbardWW2 Vince Forge Co Scarce US Navy Mark V Divers KnifeRare WWII U.S. Navy KA-BAR Diving Knife – Union Cutlery Co.Rare WW2 US Navy Dive Knife Vince Forge CoKA-BAR Diving Knife Union Cutlery Co WW2 US NavyExtremely Rare WWII Vince Non-Magnetic US Navy Diving Knife Marked Brass SheathLike New Unused US Navy Standard Dive KnifeDESCO Pre-1980 US Navy Dive KnifeScarce WW2 Bomar Corp Pittsburgh US Navy Divers KnifeScarce US Navy Mark V Boot Made By BomarHeavy Leather Brass & Lead Diver's Boot Possibly MorseA.J. Morse Heavy Leather Brass & Lead Divers Boot Dated 19301945 US Navy Divers Boot A Schrader’s Son w/ USN Stamp1942 US Navy Heavy Boots A Schrader’s Son w/ USN StampWWII Schrader Mark V Heavyweight Divers Boots w/ USN StampUS Navy Mark V DESCO Canvas & Brass Dive Boots1943 Divers Amplifier Communications Set w/ USN Inspection StampSchrader USA Mark V Divers Air Control Valve & WhipAntique A.J. Morse Air Control Valve & Whip Stamped SchraderWW2 Schrader Air Control Valve & 1944 WhipTwo WW2 Mark V Diving Helmet Hoses w/ USN StampThree WW2 US Navy Inspection Stamped Brass Air FittingsSeven Diving Helmet Air Line Brass Fittings Schrader & DESCOTwo Vintage Diving Helmet Air Line Elbow Brass FittingsAntique Diving Helmet Reproducer SpeakerWW2 US Navy Mark V Diving Helmet Internal Speaker ReproducerUS Navy Mark V Diving Helmet Divers Dress SuitSchrader U.S. Navy Diving Apparatus Equipment Box PlaqueFive Diving Helmet ID Plates Morse Miller DunnUS Navy Mark V Diving Helmet Plaques & Belt BuckleUS Navy Mark V Diving Helmet Steel Display SignUS Navy Mark V Deep Sea Diving Rig Wood Plaque DisplayVintage Lead Horseshoe Divers Chest WeightPair of Matching Lead Horseshoe Divers WeightsMiller Dunn Miami Divinhood Helmet 1 or 2 Lead Weight SetMiller Dunn #3 Divinhood Diving Helmet Aluminum Weight SetClassic Copper & Brass Diving Helmet Desk ClockVintage 31 Inch Brass Ships Telescoping SpyglassG.I. JOE Deep Sea Diver Danger Of The Depths New In BoxSiebe Gorman Hardcover Bound Spanish Company CatalogFundamentals of Construction of Naval Ships 1959 US NavyMinistry of Defense Royal Navy Diving Manual 1972Fathoms Below. Salvage diving by USN Master Diver Meier1955 Treasures In The Depths by Robert UhlA Book Of The Sea by Archibald WilliamsOrdeal By Water 1957 by Peter KeebleDown To The Ships In The Sea 1954 by Harry GrossettTreasure Of The Buccaneer Sea 1962 1st Edition With Dust JacketDon Sturdy On The Ocean Bottom 1931 With Dust JacketStrangers At Ithaca Sponge Divers Of Tarpon Springs SignedJapanese Raden Mother-of-Pearl Mosaic Scabbard with Decorative TsukaAntique Japanese Signed Sukesada Wakizashi Sword w/ Authentication PapersJapanese Naginata Signed Masahisa 1823 NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon CertifiedWWII Japanese Imperial Army Officer Shin-Gunto Sword w/ Signed BladeJapanese WWII Army Officer Sword with Signed TangWWII Japanese Bring-Back Collection with Swords, Flags, Medals & MoreWWII Japanese Samurai Sword with Signed Blade, Ray Skin SayaWWII Japanese Imperial Navy Type 97 Kai-Gunto Officer's Sword w/ Signed BladeAntique Japanese Signed Wakizashi Sword with ScabbardAntique Japanese Kogatana Knife with Signed Blade & Ornate KozukaAntique Japanese Samuri Sword TsubaAntique Japanese Samuri Sword Menuki Kirin FittingsLarge Antique Persian / Indo-Persian Style Copper Battle Scene TrayVintage Voland & Sons Precision Analytical Balance Scale w/ Wood & Glass CaseBritains Soldiers Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders #2063Britains Soldiers The Royal Scots Royal Regiment #212Britains Soldiers The Irish Guards Special Edition #8805Britains Soldiers Worcestershire Regiment #8802 Collectors EditionBritains Soldiers Essex Regiment #8801 6 TotalBritains Soldiers Coldstream Cuards #8800 Collectors EditionTradition Sir Richard Pembridge #MK9 Hand Painted Toy SoliderTradition Renaud V De Pons #MK11 Hand Painted Toy SoliderSt. Petersburg Collection Mounted Knight w/ Holy BannerSt. Petersburg Collection Mounted Knight w/ Holy BannerSt. Petersburg Collection French Knight w/ Drawn SwordSt. Petersburg Collection Mounted Knight w/ Lion BannerBritains Soldiers Knights of Agincourt Foot Knights #1664 12 TotalSelwyn Miniatures Sir Nele Loring Knight On Horseback Lead SoldierSt. Petersburg Collection English Knight w Sword & Shield Lead SoldierSt. Petersburg Collection English Knight w Sword & Red Cape Lead SoldierSt. Petersburg Collection English Knight Sir William Wallace Lead SoldierSt. Petersburg Collection Samurai Archer Lead SoldierSt. Petersburg Collection Knight In Tournament Armor Lead SoldierMade In England Six Officers In Blue Coats Lead SoldierOld Time Toy Soldiers Grenadiers Kneeling Firing #17 LeadOld Time Toy Soldiers Marines Marching #4 6 Total LeadOld Time Toy Soldiers Marines Marching #26 6 Total LeadOld Time Toy Soldiers 13th Royal Hussars #4M 3 Total LeadMilitary Metal Toy Grouping Britains Solido Vilmer MeccanoBritains Soldiers Drums & Bugles Of The Line #30Britains Soldiers Queen’s Royal 9th Lancers #24Britains Soldiers French Army Cuirassiers #138St. Petersburg Collection The Black Prince Mounted Lead SoldierSt. Petersburg Collection The Black Prince On Foot Lead SoldierSt. Petersburg Collection Knight With Mace & Shield Lead SoldierSt. Petersburg Collection Mounted Drummer Lead SoldierSt. Petersburg Collection Knight With Mace & Lion Lead SoldierSt. Petersburg Collection Turkish Sultan Lead SoldierSt. Petersburg Collection Jousting Knight Dropping Lance Lead SoldierSt. Petersburg Collection Mounted Knight With Red Banner Lead SoldierSt. Petersburg Collection Mounted Arab With Sword x2 Lead SoldierSt. Petersburg Collection Mounted Roman With Sword Lead SoldierSt. Petersburg Collection Mounted French Knight w/ Sword Lead SoldierSt. Petersburg Collection Mounted Knight w/ Lance Lead SoldierSt. Petersburg Collection Mounted Knight w/ Sword Lead SoldierSt. Petersburg Collection Mounted Roman on Camel Lead SoldierSt. Petersburg Collection Foot Soldier With Mace Lead SoldierSt. Petersburg Collection Mounted Knight w/ Yellow Banner Lead SoldierSt. Petersburg Collection Mounted Knight Madonna & Son Banner Lead SoldierBlenheim Military Models 4 Indian Lancers Lead SoldierGreenwood & Ball Made In England Indian Officer Lead SoldierGreenwood & Ball Made In England Colonel Cameron Highlanders Lead SoldierGreenwood & Ball Made In England Henry VIII Lead SoldierImperial #20 King George V Col Scots Guards Lead SoldierImperial #22 Aide-de-Camp British Army 1900 Lead SoldierImperial #21 General British Army 1900 Lead SoldierImperial #19 Field Marshal Lord Roberts 1900 Lead SoldierSt. Petersburg Collection Roman Standard Bearer & Gladiator Lead SoldierSt. Petersburg Collection Mounted Knight Lead SoldierShamus Wade 4 Mounted Mysore Lancers Lead SoldierRoman Chariot with Horses and Three Lead Soldiers VintageJohilco Five Standing Life Guards Lead Soldiers31 Vintage British Lead Soldiers16 Vintage British Marching Band Lead SoldiersBritains Soldiers The Life Guards No. 2029 Lead Toy SoldiersBritains Soldiers The Sovereign’s Standard No. 2067 Trumpeter & EscortBritains Soldiers Royal Artillery Mobile Howitzer Unit 1727Britains The Irish State Coach 00254 New In BoxMedallion Miniatures Polish Winged Hussar Shakhov 8/250Imperial N. 27 King Edward VII Colonel-In-Chief 10th HussarsAeroArt St. Petersburg Collection Renaissance German Landsknecht

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