This Neat Helmet Has Been Sold. Thank you! VINTAGE 12 BOLT 3 LIGHT KAIYO JAPANESE DIVE HELMET    This classic 12 bolt Japanese Kaiyo dive helmet is better made than most Asian makes and is an ideal entry level Buy. It is perfect for that nautical touch in your decor at a price comparable to a Reproduction.  DIMENSIONS:                  16"H x 14" W x 16" D                   Weight 37 pounds  SERIAL NUMBERS:        None PRICE 00.00 plus shipping to 48 States $0.00    Presented is a three light 12 bolt Japanese dive helmet that is a near perfect match to the Kaiyo Diving Bell Industry vintage helmet shown on page 266 of Leon Lyons' encyclopedic book, "Helmets of the Deep". This one has the addition of a spitcock mounted on the left side when facing the viewer. This helmet has no tinning and its metalwork has taken on a unique dull bronze coloration. A maker's tag  is also not fitted and there are no numbers on the bonnet or breast plate. The construction throughout is simple, but of good quality. There is no communication fitted. CONDITION:  Inside, a full vent is fitted as a ring above the three ports.  The internal interrupted threads on the top and bottom rings line up properly and the bonnet comes off easily. There is a locking device at the rear, but the locking pin needs to be replaced. We have been unable to unscrew the front port. The helmet has minor scratches and light discoloration, but mostly has a pleasing dark bronze patina. There is no speaker fitted. The helmet does not look like it has been used.  Like all diving gear, this is being sold for DISPLAY ONLY. It should not be dived without having passed inspection by a certified dive shop.           Right and left sides of Japanese Kaiyo 12 bolt diving helmet    PROVENANCE: Purchased at auction in the normal course of business. MAKER'S BRIEF HISTORY:  We have no information concerning the maker other than a company with Kayio on their name was founded in 1960  services dive helmets and makes under water instruments. Back of helmet showing the comm fitting next to air supply check valve. The exhaust valve to the right          Bottom of the breast plate Inside of  bonnet showing vent as a ring over the ports   OUR UNCONDITIONAL 'NO NONSENSE“ GUARANTEE: If not completely satisfied with your purchase it may be returned, if without damage, within three days of receipt in its original packaging. Return items must be insured for their full value. Only a prior email authorization by us for the return is required. Shipping charges are refundable if due to our error within the continental United States.   International buyers welcome, but inquire first. We have satisfied customers in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Chile, Republic of China, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, Estonia, England, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Martinique, Mexico, New Hebrides (Vanuatu), New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Nova Scotia, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, St. Maarten, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, USVI, Vanuatu (New Hebrides) and the Eastern Caribbean.   SHIPPING & PACKING: In the United States a helmet such as this will ship for $115.00 to the 48 contiguous Sates.     Copyright 2014 by Land And Sea Collection™, All Rights Reserved