Diving helmet from The Abyss....

Description

Diving helmet from The Abyss. (TCF, 1989) Original modern angular metal deep sea diving helmet studio painted orange with rubber hoses and electrical metal tubes, clear plastic face guard, with aluminum handle at the top of the helmet and an integral offset light on the left. Additional machinery and cables are affixed, some for effect and some function. Bottom rim of helmet has a long black rubber gasket. Interior padded with foam covered in white terry cloth. The number "5" handwritten in various areas on the bottom of the helmet. Dive helmets made for The Abyss were functioning dive gear allowing the actors to see each other's faces and to speak freely without breathing apparatus obscuring their mouths. These helmets, designed by Western Space & Marine, impacted current dive helmet designs. Measures approx. 18 x 12 x 13 in. Exhibiting production wear, scratching to paint and acrylic face mask. In very good condition.

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