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SNEAD SHALLOW WATER  DIVING HELMET STYLE 3

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Presented is a Snead shallow water helmet of the style that became the most popular of this company's four styles. It is in its original condition, and has only the scrapes and blemishes of its years of underwater service, but its overall yellow finish is in excellent condition. The helmet is cast in one piece of corrosion resistant iron , and has a single large port light in the front. In the rear, behind the handle is a small screw fitting which accepts a hose from a bicycle style pump.

According to the company, they were effective in shallow water up to 18 feet, it was used for underwater work on vessel's bottoms and in various forms of under water light construction.

 

PROVENANCE: This helmet is a deacession from a famous museum where it has been on display for the last thirteen years. The name of the museum will be disclosed to the buyer.

The features for the Style 2, as recommended by Dr. William Beebe, esteemed deep sea diver, include:

• Air intake placed in back of top to remove draft of air on face
• A baffle plate cast in top to deflect air stream in such a manner as to prevent fogging
• Shoulder support widened so as to be more comfortable
• Center of gravity lowered so as to rest more securely
• Lower portion widened and deepened so as to be more comfortable
• Vision plate has been raised so as to give larger field of vision

HISTORY OF SNEAD: Little is known of this single style dive helmet manufacturer other then Snead helmets were made in Jersey City, New Jersey from as far back as the early 1900's until around 1940. They are made of corrosion resistant cast iron and weigh about 60 pounds depending on style. Over the years, four models were made the last of which was cast in bronze and weighed 71 pounds.

 

CONDITION and MARKINGS:  Being made of cast iron, it is indestructible except for it plastic face plate which is frequently missing. This one has it lens, which has three vertical cracks adjacent to one another. Some clear tape has been applied on the inside. This helmet, except for some scuffing of it yellow paint, looks like it just left the factory. The air valve which has a one-way feature has not been checked. Cast on the chest, SNEAD. Co., Jersey City, NJ, Pat. Pending.

Like all the helmets, it is being offered for display only, and should not be used for any other purpose unless certified by a competent diving shop.

 

OUR GUARANTEE OF SATISFACTION: 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. Return items must be insured for their full value. A prior email authorization by us for the return is required. Unfortunately, no refund can be made for the cost of shipping, packaging and handling unless we are at fault.

International buyers welcome, but inquire first.  We have satisfied customers in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Martinique, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Nova Scotia, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, USVI and the Eastern Caribbean.

ACCEPTED FORMS OF PAYMENT are Bank wire transfer, cashier's check, money order, or personal check in which case the item will be held until cleared. No credit cards or PayPal accepted on big ticket items.

        Copyright 2008 by Land And Sea Collection.com, All Rights Reserved