In the 21st Century diving helmets made by Joe Savoie have been recognized among historians and collectors as one of the most revolutionary helmet designs ever. The fact that each one of these helmets was hand made in Joe's Louisiana backyard only adds to the mystique and allure of each one. Savoie did not advertise his helmet, they simply sold by word of mouth once divers witnessed one in action. Savoie would make approximately 100 helmets using fiberglass motorcycle helmets ordered out of an auto parts catalog. Later on, Savoie would then handmake the helmets using a stainless steel shell. Today each helmet Joe made is unique in its own way, with some helmets featuring some unique characteristics.

This helmet is one of the rare early motorcycle helmet fiberglass models and is serial number 049. Over the years we have found that the early fiberglass examples rarely if ever leave collections or are sold by former divers. This helmet retains its original finish with the Joe Savoie applied white finish. Nicks to the paint are numerous but all minimal in size. These signs of use in our opinion only add to the helmets allure and mystery of the hard work and adventures it was part of.

Helmet will be accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity detailing its history. A matching serial numbered hologram decal on the inside of the helmet from Nations Attic will be applied as well to preserve the helmets history and authenticity.

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by Nation's Attic Inc
October 31, 2020 10:00 AM CDT
448 South Pattie Ave.
Wichita, KS, US 67211

Nation's Attic Inc

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Bid Increments
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$0 $19 $2
$20 $99 $5
$100 $499 $25
$500 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $150
$5,000 $9,999 $250
$10,000 $19,999 $500
$20,000 $49,999 $1,000
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