...............Industrial Underworld: Antiquities, Relics, Art, & Collectibles...............

Welcome to Industrial Underworld . We have an appreciation for the unique, historical, unusual, and bizarre. We have scoured the world to bring to you a unique blend of art, furniture, oddities, and collectibles from our own collection that are for sale at reasonable prices. Bookmark this page, as we regularly update the website as we post our treasures. There are many other pieces available for sale that are not currently pictured on the website. It's best to make an appointment to view the items in person.


Location: 311 4th Ave, Downtown San Diego, 92101.

Phone number: 619 977 3287.

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

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Ultra rare 1878 Siebe Gorman Firemen's Rescue Smoke Mask Helmet & Bellow.This is an early Siebe Gorman smoke mask and wood, leather, and cast iron bellow. The helmet largely of toughened leather with simple safety/exhaust valve to top, makers plate, twin mica hinged square ports with securing pin. These full face helmets are very rare and found mostly in museum collections. It's signed on a brass plaque. It was manufactured by Siebe Gorman and Company, London England. The front has doors that swing open and use Mica to see through. The window frame is aluminum. Aluminum was a new and unique metal, durable, lightweight, and resistant to tarnishing. At the time, it was considered quite rare and valuable. These helmets would attach to a long hose that ran to a foot operated bellows. The fireman would then go into a smokey building to rescue those trapped within. The hose was his only air supply and lifeline. Signals were given by tugs on the hose....1 tug was for more air, 2 tugs less air and 3 was for help. This is one of the oldest examples we have offered. The patina and wear is amazing and shows a great deal of history. You had to be a real hero to go into the blaze with this.