Augustus Siebe - Diving Helmet
Augustus Siebe diving helmet produced at 5 Denmark St. London, England
Circa. 1839 - 1844 - #2
The number ‘2’ is stamped on both the upper and lower neck rings
12-bolt, 3-light helmet with convex front and side windows
Believed to be a helmet from the original series constructed by Augustus Siebe during the early eighteen-forties, making this helmet over 180 years old.
The third oldest known closed diving helmet in the world - oldest in a private collection.
Augustus Siebe (first known helmet) - British Science Museum, London, England
Augustus Siebe #1 - Museum of Tropical Queensland, Townsville, Australia
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Located on the Northern Rivers of NSW, Australia.
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