EBay Helmets
These helmets have been or are currently being offered on Ebay. They are legit auctions of authentic gear by reliable sellers. The purpose of this page is to give our viewers an idea of what helmets are selling for and what types of helmets are being offered.
Mk5
Desco 12 bolt 4 light (ebay #7423918549) Manufactured June 1943. A nice hat that
needs a little work. Bid with confidence - It's authentic! We, along
with our good friend Jack S., spent a lot of time researching helmet with the
owner.A Sea-Corps "approved" auction. Sold
6/06 for $4,250.00
Desco 12 bolt 4 light. (#7423047065) Nickle plated, comes with suit, boots.
Dated 1945. On ebay 6-2006.(did not sell)
Siebe Gorman 12 bolt 3 light. (#7422637316) Sold on Ebay June 2006. $4,391.00
Schrader Mk5 12bolt 4 light from 1943. (#7422623461) includes knife, shoes, Comm
box. Sold on ebay 2006 $9,202.00
Desco helium helmet. Built Dec 2005. Nice piece of gear! Sold on ebay
2006 for $7,200.00.
Schrader Navy MkV May 1942 - Nice peice of gear! Sold on ebay 2006. $7,600.00
Schrader MkV dated 1/44 came with some accessories. Sold on ebay 2006 for
$7.655.00
Schrader Mk 5 dated 1 Oct. 1917. Being sold on ebay 2006.
Asking $12,500.00
Morse Mk5 w/suit, boots, weights. Asking $7,600.00 on ebay 2006.- Did not
sell. (Price reduced to $6,800.00)
Morse Commercial helmet w/o breastplate/corselet. 40's era. Sold on ebay in 2006
for $1,893.00.
Morse commercial 12 bolt 4 light. 40's era. Sold on ebay for $4,850.00 in
2006
Siebe Gorman 3 lite 12 bolt. Matching serial #'s 19284. Sold on ebay 2006 for
$5,700.00 by a Co. in India
40's era Siebe Gorman 12-bolt. Sold on ebay for $3,310.00 in 2006.
Siebe Gorman 12 bolt 3 light.. Sold on ebay 2006. $6,600.00 Vintage Gallery of India.
Heinke Siebe Gorman w/attached air scrubber tank. 50's era.
Includes spare parts box. This ebay auction has a start bid of $7,500.00 and
expects to go as high as $20,000.00 (ouch!)(live auction) Sold for $15,000.00
russian
Russian 3 bolt. 1985 made. Same ebay seller as below. He has some nice Russian
helmets, unfortunately many US buyers are apprehensive in purchasing these
helmets from Eastern Europe - Due to cost of shipping and many frauds coming out
of that area. Starting at $999.00 (w/reserve)(did not sell)
Russian 3 bolt. 1959 w/head lamp. Seller From Latvia. On ebay start
bid $899.00 (did not sell)
Russian 3-bolt "Desantnik" helmet - ebay 2006. Seller asking $1,800.00 (did not
sell)
Russian 12 bolt/3 bolt, 4 window. ebay 2006. Seller asking $2,102.00 (did not
sell).
Russian 3 bolt 4 window. w/shoes and suit. On ebay 2006 start bid $1,787.00 -
(Did not sell).
Russian
ShVk model. 12-3 bolt 4 windows. Sold on Ebay in
2006 for $1,750.00. Made in 1976, serial #334. This one was/is a
very nice piece of gear - inside and out!
Russian 12-bolt, 4-window on ebay in 2006. Made in 1978 it was an
unused helmet.
Russian 12-bolt. Made 1984. Note the unique handle. Sold on ebay 2006
$850.00.
Japan
Japanese TOA (ebay #170006688565) An over priced but nice helmet. Asking min bid
of $5,000.00. July 2006
Modified Japanese Yokohama. (7420500640). This is a cool modified hat.
Added comm port and bannana tube running up the back of helmet. Sold
on ebay 2006 $3,383.33.
TOA. A nice clean helmet. Sold on ebay 2006 $3,001.00
TOA - Nice Japanese 12 bolt 3 light helmet. Currently on Ebay 2006 starting at
$5,000.00 (Did not sell)
korean
Korean 3 light bonnet - (ebay #7423170177)
A Sea-Corps "approved" auction. Sold on
6/06 for $610.00
Korean 3 light 12 bolt (ebay # 7423151346) Sold on Ebay 6-2006 $1,425.00
Korean (ebay# 7422868818) Nice looking helmet! Sold on ebay June 2006. $2,132.00
Korean. (#7421112250). Rough shape, but looks complete. Sold on Ebay 2006
$1,577.90.
Korean - Maybe Chinese? 12 bolt 3 light. (7418349506). Sold on Ebay 2006 for
$2,145.00 (Kind of high for an Asian helmet of this condition - just my
opinion!)
Korean 12 bolt 3 light. Pretty rough shape, missing brails and nuts.
Bonnet seems askew with breastplate. Sold $1,000.00 on ebay 2006.
Unknown 12 bolt 3 light - possibly Korean? (my guess). Seller asking
$1,250.00 on ebay 2006. (did not sell, Relisted)
Korean 12 bolt - 3 light. Seller asking a high price of $2,800.00 on ebay 2006.
Korean? The seller seemed to think this was a Korean helmet - I'm not so sure.
All the Korean helmets I have seen (and I don't profess to be an expert) have the
manufactures plate below breastplate nipples. It is a nice looking 12 bolt
- 4 light. helmet. Nice patina!. Sold on ebay for $1,125.00 in 2006.
Korean 12 bolt - 4 light. Ebay seller was asking $1,500.00 in 2006 - It did not
sell. Immediatly Relisted at a higher price? of $1716.00 (current listing)
Being sold by an Australian Co. and shipped from Korea. They have,
apparently, another identical helmet on ebay that is $1,500.00 (did not sell).
Update. These helmets are regularly offered on ebay, but have not sold.
chinese
Chinese 12 bolt (ebay #190001375647) On ebay 6/06. Seller refers to helmet
as "Asian". I am pretty sure it is specifically Chinese. Seller
removed from auction before end.
Chinese 3 light 3 bolt. (ebay # 290000863201) On ebay 6/2006 for $1,000.00
(did not sell).
Seller did not know anything about helmet. No markings or tag. My guess?
late 80's Chinese. #7419160937 Missing a nut in back and front glass pins. Sold
on ebay 2006 $1,100.00
Chinese 3 bolt 3 light. Sold on ebay 2006 $1,190.00
Chinese 12 bolt 3 light. Nice looking hat. Sold on ebay 2006 $1,625.00.
Although the seller did not mention or know the make of this helmet, it seems to
be a Chinese made 12 bolt 3 light helmet. Seller mentioned it to be in bad
shape but did not elaborate. Comes w/suit. Ebay 2006 Start bid $750.00
(live auction) Sold for $750.00
misc.
Heinke bonnet (ebay #7421693134) . Sold on ebay 2006 $2,826.00
Draeger. A fine German 3 bolt 4 light hat. Ebay 2006, asking $6,000.00
Robinson Bros 12 bolt 4 light Helmet of Australia. 1945. A very rare
helmet. Sold on ebay 2006 for an incredible $19,370.00!
A good looking helmet from Brazil. Sold on Ebay in 2006 for a whopping $5,588.00. Manufactured by Charles
Person/Industria Brasileira (???). To date, I haven't been able to find out much
of any history on these South American helmets.
Chilean 12 bolt 3 light. Pretty rough shape, thin metal, couple pin size holes.
Sold on ebay 2006 $1,625.00.
Chilean 12 bolt, 3 light. Well-used and missing brailes and nuts. Sold on ebay 2006. $1,803.00. From Australia.
Chilean helmet was being sold on ebay in 2006. Asking price -
$2,200.00 (did not sell) It was coming from
Chili. There was no manufactures
plate or serial numbers. Relisted 2nd time - did not sell. Relisted for
3rd time (7420838060)...I think it's time they lower the price considerably!
(did not sell)
Chilean helmet from same seller above. (Ebay #190002623842) Helmet sold
6/06 for $1,800.00
This unknown helmet was sold on ebay in 2006 for $876.00. Apparently in
pretty rough shape and "not recommended for diving."
modern-day / superlights
Kirby Morgan 37 (ebay # 7251056487) Currently on ebay 6-2006. Seller
provided proof of authenticity on 6-21-06.A Sea-Corps "approved" auction.
Sold for $6,439.00
Kirby Morgan 17B (ebay# 7250820855) Sold on ebay 6-2006 $4,950.00. Seller provided
proof of authenticity on 6-20-06.
Kirby Morgan 17A/B (ebay#9531089256) - Currently on ebay 2006 - Relisted
#7424297047 (original buyer could not pay). Seller provided proof of
helmet in his possession as of 6/19/06. Sold for $3,350.00
Kirby Morgan 27B (#7248118225) - Sold on ebay 6/2006. $5,900.00
Kirby Morgan 27B (7244583388) - Sold on ebay 2006.
$4,550.00
Kirby Morgan 17B - well-used. Sold on ebay 2006 for $3,500.00
Kirby Morgan 17B - Good-used condition. Sold on ebay 2006 for $5,700.00
Miller 400 (7245468493). Needs work and service. Sold on Ebay 2006 for $2,176.00
Miller 400. Excellent cond. Sold on ebay 2006 $3,376.00
Miller 400. Heavily used. Sold on ebay 2006 for $3,150.00
Mk21. Serial #85919. Sold on ebay 2006 for $5,000.00
A well-used, 1976 made, KM17 helmet. Sold on Ebay 2006 for $2,025.00.
Kirby Morgan 17B. Sold on ebay 2006.- $6,100.00
Kirby Morgan 37 Superlite. Serial # 5001km. Sold for $6,200.00 on ebay
2006.
Miller 400 Bronze helmet 70's era. Serial #229e. 2006 Ebay asking price
$5,000.00 (did not sell - hi bid $2,550.00)
Desco Brass air hat. Serial #PDH152. Sold on Ebay 2006 $1,027.00
Desco air hat. Serial #381. Sold on ebay 2006 $1,625.00.
Swindell Helmet.(7417831856) 1 of 2 training helmets. Sold on Ebay 2006 at $1,055.00
Swindell Helmet.(7417831861) 2 of 2 training helmets. Sold on Ebay 2006 at $1,600.00
Swindell Helmet. Viberglass, 2 light helmet. Sold on ebay 2006
$2,226.00
Swindell Helmet 1 light. Sold on ebay 2006 $1,875.89.
Savoie Helmet (7413621610) Sold on ebay 2006. $6,000.00
vintage shallow water helmets
Miller-Dunn #3 (ebay #7421581842) Makes for a nice fire hydrant! Listed on ebay
6/2006. Reserve not met at $4,010.00 - Are you kidding me! Relisted
starting at $4,200.00 (ebay #320002235101) Prediction? - Will not sell!
Another kooky homemade shallow helmet! Sold $1,887.50 2006 ebay #7420657489
Frankensteins helmet! What the he#@ is this! Gotta love these homemade
shallow helmets! Sold on ebay 2006. $609.00
Shallow water helmet. Homemade. One of several helmets being offered on ebay
from Mall Of Americas display in Minn. Sold on ebay 2006. $999.00
Snead single light helmet. Sold on ebay 2006 $2,026.00
Miller-Dunn w/hand pump, comm gear, etc.(#7420797433) ebay 2006 (did not
meet reserve - hi bid $3,500.00)
A Sea-Corps "approved" auction. Bid with
confidence. Relisted #7424126093 (did not sell)
Miller Dunn (style 3). A few dings, but otherwise good condition. Seller asking
$6,500.00 on ebay 2006. Personally I think that's pretty high...but I then
again, I thought the one below was too high and it sold! (did not sell -
high bid of $1,225.00) Currently re-listed at $4,000.00 (7421539851) Sold
$4,850.00
Miller Dunn (style 3) shallow water helmet. Helmet has broken front glass, some
dings and worn paint. ebay 2006 Sold for $4,151.00
Miller Dunn (Style 3) shallow water helmet. Selling on ebay in 2006
(disappeared before end of auction).
Butterworth Ironworks. Shallow water helmet. Manufactures plate read
Butterworth Iron Works - Yuba CO 002. Sold on ebay for $567.00
in 2006.
Shallow water helmet - "homemade" 1939. Sold on ebay for $1,200.00 in 2006.
(probably the ugliest helmet I ever saw!)
Shallow water helmet. Not much info other than it's old. Sold for
$1,154.00 on ebay in 2006.
Morse #15 Shallow water helmet. Owner asking $5,600.00 on ebay in 2006.
Way over priced for a shallow helmet in it's condition (my personal opinion) -
Did not sell during 1st listing! Did not sell 2nd listing - No big
surprise, to high!
Morse 15 shallow water helmet. Very good shape. Asking price on ebay - $5,750.00
(did not sell - Relisted at a lower reserve) Sold 5/24/06 for $4,051.00.
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