- 2 Frassetto Way - Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
Peter Benchley Collection - Jaws - A Life of Writing, A Legacy of Stories
Lot 234:
Description
An assortment of vintage diving equipment and professional restraints. The collection includes a U.S. Divers Co. Aqua-Lung knife featuring a clip-point stainless steel blade with a serrated spine and a molded black plastic handle with a diamond-pattern grip. A second U.S. Divers Co. Sea Hawk knife is constructed with a drop-point blade and a contoured black rubber handle. Both diving knives are accompanied by molded black rubber sheaths featuring embossed Aqua-Lung logos. Completing the lot are two pairs of Hiatt steel keyless figure-eight style handcuffs. The diving knives feature etched ruler scales on the blade faces. The handcuffs are marked Hiatt Steel and British Made. U.S. Divers Sea Hawk: 10 3/4" L. Blade: 6" L. Handcuffs: 4 1/2" L x 3 1/4" W.
From the personal collection of Peter Benchley (American, 1940–2006), acclaimed author of Jaws, accomplished diver, and prominent advocate for ocean and shark conservation.
Condition report:
All items exhibit signs of heavy use and age-related wear. The U.S. Divers Aqua-Lung knife shows significant rust and pitting on the metal pommel and tang. The Sea Hawk knife displays surface oxidation on the pommel and minor spotting on the blade serrations. The Wenoka knife exhibits heavy corrosion and rust on the blade tang, guard, and pommel, with visible surface degradation to the rubber handle. The sheaths show general dust and wear to the rubber retention straps. The Hiatt handcuffs show light surface scratches and minor pitting to the chrome finish.
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