Vintage 3 Bolt 12 Light Kaiyo Japanese Dive Helmet

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VINTAGE 12 BOLT 3 LIGHT KAIYO

JAPANESE DIVE HELMET

This classic 12 bolt Japanese Kaiyo dive helmet is better made than most Asian
makes and is an ideal entry level Buy. It is perfect for that nautical touch in your decor at a price
comparable to a Reproduction.

DIMENSIONS: 16″H
x 14″ W x 16″ D
Weight 37 pounds
SERIAL NUMBERS:
None

PRICE 00.00
plus shipping to 48 States $0.00

Presented is a three
light 12 bolt Japanese dive helmet that is a near perfect match to the Kaiyo Diving Bell Industry vintage helmet
shown on page 266 of Leon Lyons’ encyclopedic book, “Helmets of the Deep”. This one has the addition of a spitcock
mounted on the left side when facing the viewer. This helmet has no tinning and its metalwork has taken on a unique dull bronze
coloration. A maker’s tag is also not fitted and there are no numbers on the bonnet or breast plate. The construction
throughout is simple, but of good quality. There is no communication fitted.

CONDITION: Inside,
a full vent is fitted as a ring above the three ports. The internal interrupted threads on the top and bottom
rings line up properly and the bonnet comes off easily. There is a locking device at the rear, but the locking pin needs
to be replaced. We have been unable to unscrew the front port. The helmet has minor scratches
and light discoloration, but mostly has a pleasing dark bronze patina. There is no speaker fitted. The helmet does not
look like it has been used.

Like all diving gear, this is being sold for DISPLAY ONLY. It should not be dived
without having passed inspection by a certified dive shop.

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Right side of Japanese dive helmet image

Right and left sides of Japanese Kaiyo 12 bolt diving
helmet

PROVENANCE: Purchased at auction in
the normal course of business.

MAKER’S BRIEF HISTORY: We have no information concerning the maker other than a company with Kayio on their name was
founded in 1960 services dive helmets and makes under water instruments.

Back of 12 bolt Japanese Kaiyo helmet image

Back
of helmet showing the comm fitting next to air supply check valve. The exhaust valve to the right

Bottom of the
breast plate

Inside of bonnet showing vent as a ring over the ports

Shipping & Packaging

The cost of shipping, packing, handling, and insurance to your destination, will be calculated point to point and is an additional charge. You may email us to get these costs. We price our shipping honestly, but we expect to be reimbursed for the nominal cost of packaging materials and handling.

Our Unconditional 'No Nonsense' Guarantee

If not completely satisfied with your purchase it may be returned, if without damage, within three days of receipt in its original packaging. Return items must be insured for their full value. Only a prior email authorization by us for the return is required. Shipping charges are refundable if due to our error within the continental United States.

International buyers welcome, but inquire first. We have satisfied customers worldwide.

Standard Forms of Payment

Bank wire transfer, cashier’s check, money order, or personal check in which case the item will be held until cleared. Our prices are quoted net to us so that the use of credit cards or PayPal incur extra charges. Terms on overseas sales are different.