René Piel (France)

René Piel was the son in law of Charles Petit who took over Auguste Denayrouze business.

Equipments with a Charles Petit & René Piel tag were made between 1920 and 1930, those with only René Piel tag were made between 1930 and 1965. René Piel died in 1940, it is his son Bernard Piel that took over the business.

Related Book(s)

The reference book about French hard hats

Accessoire

René Piel accessories.

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Neck seal for three bolt helmet, air connector and two wrist seals

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boots

René Pïel boots with bronze toe and lead sole.

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Almost 20 kg for the pair

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couteau pieds-lourds

Réné Piel diving knife.

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This knife is in great state.

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Well used diving knife.

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Tire-manchette

The two cuff expanders are used to help the diver to get his hands in or out of the rubber cuff seals

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Version with a metal ring on the handles, which of course rust

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