Auctioneer Thomas Forrester on January 21, 2025 in London with six vintage diving helmets that are among a hoard of maritime antiques expected to sell for £100,000. The 500 pieces are part of a 20,000-item collection that belonged to an Oxfordshire pensioner. A US Navy Second World War diving helmet and a lightweight utility diving helmet designed by Siebe Gorman & Co are both expected to fetch more than £2,000. (Photo by Zachary Culpin/BNPS)
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