Replica US Navy Copper & Brass Mark V Diving Helmet
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This really is an attention-grabbing and highly unusual piece which is sure to provoke a discussion wherever you decide to place it. This copper and brass diving helmet is a replica of the very famous US Navy Mark V diving helmet that allowed the use of Haldane’s stage method of decompression to enable deeper dives.
Developed in the early years of the 20th century, the US Navy Mark V helmet was still in production until 2013.
The full detail of the astonishing design of this famous brass diving helmet can be fully appreciated from this wonderful replica and makes it easy to imagine the determination and courage needed by early deep sea divers to go to new depths.
This brass diving helmet is in fantastic condition as can be seen from the photos in our image gallery. Please do take a few moments to review these and see for yourself what an attractive and unusual piece this brass diving helmet is.
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Our London showroom is open Mon to Fri 10am – 5pm for you to see this copper and brass diving helmet. We also open from time to time on Saturdays – but remember to call ahead of time before making the trip on a Saturday as we do not want you to be disappointed.
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Shipping, Delivery and Returns
You are considering buying a fine decorative item. It will require specialized packing and shipping so that it actually gets to your destination securely and safely. We can transport this copper and brass diving helmet to almost any destination globally and we will be delighted to deal with the packing for you, but kindly do call or email for a shipping quote first, before ordering this brass diving helmet so that we can fully meet your shipping wishes. We ship free of charge to any mainland UK address.
If you are not satisfied with the item we offer a 14-day money back promise in compliance with the Distance Selling Regulations. You will be liable for the return shipping fees for this copper and brass diving helmet, unless we have mistakenly detailed the item in some material way and you do not obtain the piece as outlined. You must return the item in its original packaging and condition.
You are also liable for any customs duties or local taxes that fall due outside the European Union for the shipping of this brass diving helmet.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 42 x Width 35 x Depth 46 & Weight 6.3 kg
Dimensions in inches:
Height 1 foot, 4 inches x Width 1 foot, 2 inches x Depth 1 foot, 6 inches & Weight 13.9 lbs
Angelica Kauffman, RA (1741 - 1807)
was a Swiss-born Austrian Neoclassical painter who had a successful career in London and Rome. Though born as "Kauffmann", Kauffman is the preferred spelling of her name in English; it is the form she herself used most in signing her correspondence, documents and paintings.
While Kauffman produced many types of art, she identified herself primarily as a history painter, an unusual designation for a woman artist in the 18th century. History painting, was considered the most elite and lucrative category in academic painting during this time period. Under the direction of Sir Joshua Reynolds, the Royal Academy made a strong effort to promote history painting to a native audience who were more interested in commissioning and buying portraits and landscapes.
Despite the popularity that Kauffman enjoyed in British society and her success as an artist, she was disappointed by the relative apathy that the British had towards history painting. Ultimately she left Britain for the continent, where history painting was better established, held in higher esteem and patronized.
The works of Angelica Kauffman have retained their reputation. By 1911, rooms decorated with her work were still to be seen in various quarters. At Hampton Court was a portrait of the duchess of Brunswick; in the National Portrait Gallery, a self-portrait. There were other pictures by her at Paris, at Dresden, in the Hermitage at St Petersburg, in the Alte Pinakothek atMunich, in Kadriorg Palace, Tallinn (Estonia).
Satinwood
is a hard and durable wood with a satinlike sheen, much used in cabinetmaking, especially in marquetry. It comes from two tropical trees of the family Rutaceae (rue family). East Indian or Ceylon satinwood is the yellowish or dark-brown heartwood of Chloroxylon swietenia.
The lustrous, fine-grained, usually figured wood is used for furniture, cabinetwork, veneers, and backs of brushes. West Indian satinwood, sometimes called yellow wood, is considered superior. It is the golden yellow, lustrous, even-grained wood found in the Florida Keys and the West Indies.
It has long been valued for furniture. It is also used for musical instruments, veneers, and other purposes. Satinwood is classified in the division Magnoliophyta, class Magnoliopsida, order Sapindales, family Rutaceae.
Our reference: 01245
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