This fine interesting helmet replica has been SOLD. Thank You!   FAMOUS HEINKE PEARL DIVER HELMET RECREATION Stand Not Included     PRICE $1300.00 INCLUDES SHIPPING AND HANDLING TO 48 STATES   Presented is a recreation of a very rare Ca 1896 C.E. Heinke three light, twelve bolt, Pear Diver helmet. Heinke started business in England in 1820 and was a major factor in the diving industry until 1957 when it was acquired by Siebe Gorman. Contemporary Heinke helmets sell for $7500 to $8500 with older versions selling for considerably more. This helmet is made from copper and brass. Its front port opens and all moveable parts operate. The bonnet is mounted on the breast plate using interrupted threads and turns freely. There is a lever and adjustable nut on the back to lock the bonnet in position and keep the helmet from turning. The brales and tag have the proper markings, and there are air vents inside. For a helmet of this type it weighs a heavy 25 pounds. It is being sold for display only.   DIMENSIONS: 18" H x 13 1/2" W x 14 3/4" D             Weight 25 lbs   THE BRALES READ: Front, C.E. Heinke & Co, Submarine Engineers, London, Patent This is the perfect helmet for display in your den, office or boardroom                      Maker's tag      Inside helmet - air vents                               Breast plate   Heinke Pear Diver helmet in use, Ca 1896 CONDITION: The helmet is in good condition with all moveable parts working. There are a couple of creases on the top which add a degree of authenticity to its looks.   SHIPPING & PACKING: Due to the nature of this item, special protective packaging is used for shipment.  The cost of shipping, packing, handling, and insurance to your destination, will be calculated after the auction and is an additional charge. You may email us before bidding to get these costs. We price shipping honestly, but we expect to be reimbursed for the nominal cost of packaging materials and handling. OUR UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTEE: If not completely satisfied with your purchase it may be returned, if without damage, within five days of receipt in its original condition and packaging if used only for display. Returns must be insured for their full value. All that is required is a prior email authorization by us for the return. Unfortunately, no refund can be made for the cost of shipping, packaging and handling unkess we are at fault. International buyers welcome, but inquire first.  We have satisfied customers in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Canada, Chile, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Holland, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Nova Scotia, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, USVI and the Eastern Caribbean. Copyright 2006 by Land And Sea Collection.com, All Rights Reserved