KOREA (?)
Copper diving helmet with 4 grating portholes and 12 wing bolts.
Fake "Poseidon Hamburg" builder's plate riveted to front.
Zinc-lined shoulders.
Neck screws to be reviewed, engagement not guaranteed.
Oxidation all over; bumps, dents at rear of head, at air hose inlet; a few holes, old welds.

The real German POSEIDON helmet has only 3 bolts.

Bibliography:
For more detailed research on copies of diving helmets with fake manufacturer's marks, please visit http://www.pieds-lourds.com/Pages/casques.cfm?Pays=copies.
Live Friday 16 May 2025・13:30 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 70

KOREA (?) Copper diving helmet with 4 grating portholes and 12 wing bolts. Fake "Poseidon Hamburg" builder's plate riveted to front. Zinc-lined shoulders. Neck screws to be reviewed, engagement not guaranteed. Oxidation all over; bumps, dents at rear of head, at air hose inlet; a few holes, old welds. The real German POSEIDON helmet has only 3 bolts. Bibliography: For more detailed research on copies of diving helmets with fake manufacturer's marks, please visit http://www.pieds-lourds.com/Pages/casques.cfm?Pays=copies.

Estimate
€180 - €230
Result
€180
Buyer's premium
25%
KOREA (?) Copper diving helmet with 4 grating portholes and 12 wing bolts. Fake "Poseidon Hamburg" builder's plate riveted to front. Zinc-lined shoulders. Neck screws to be reviewed, engagement not guaranteed. Oxidation all over; bumps, dents at rear of head, at air hose inlet; a few holes, old welds. The real German POSEIDON helmet has only 3 bolts. Bibliography: For more detailed research on copies of diving helmets with fake manufacturer's marks, please visit http://www.pieds-lourds.com/Pages/casques.cfm?Pays=copies.
Sale Friday 16 May 2025・13:30 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 16 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris