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T O P I C R E V I E WmensaxI see that there is a rare Silver LM Grumman presentation up for auction at Astro-Auction, from the collection of Jim McDivitt.I was wondering if anyone knew any more about these models? I've only seen three others of these come onto the market, all from the collections of Apollo mission commanders. I believe it was Pete Conrad's that sold for $26k and then Al Shepard's, and finally Dave Scott's. Were these only presented to mission commanders that used the LM? ...meaning there are nine of these?Noah Rick MulheirnHi Noah,Good question. I recall the Apollo 11 astronauts each having one made by Cartier; Mike Collins' was sold at auction a couple of years ago; lot # 588 Aurora auction Novemebr 2003.Regards,RickRobert PearlmanI vaguely recall seeing a photograph of Edgar Mitchell holding a silver LM presentation, but checking my files for such an image, cannot find it. I'll continue to look. mensaxRick, I believe those are the gold ones that you are referring to. Tremendous pieces... only three were made. I believe Collin's LM was bought by Cartier, Neil's is the museum that bears his name, and Buzz's is up for sale at the next Superior auction.Robert, if you find that photo of Mitchell with a silver LM I'd be interested in seeing it. Do you remember where it sold?NoahdsenechalI believe these chrome-plated LM models were made ONLY for the Apollo astronauts who flew the LM, and perhaps one very select V-V-VIP. Buzz Aldrin's silver LM model sold in the Fall 1993 Superior Auction for $577. The only "non-astronaut" silver LM model I've seen belonged to James Webb, and last I saw it, it was in the space museum in Durham, NC. These models appear to be based on the standard Topping/Precise model, but the plastic was chrome plated, and the markings were different than the standard decals.Robert Pearlman quote:Originally posted by mensax:Robert, if you find that photo of Mitchell with a silver LM I'd be interested in seeing it. Do you remember where it sold? I found the photograph: As you can see, it is an archival photo and not one taken for a sale. It does however, establish that the models were presented to more than just the commander. mensaxInteresting information Dave. Thanks for sharing. $577 for Aldrin's silver LM? Oh, how I wish I could go back in time for those early Superior sales.What a great photo Robert. It appears that Mitchell is very pleased with the model.NoahLarry McGlynnNoah, the silver LM that sold for $26,000 was Dick Gordon's presentation piece that sold at the 1999 Christie's auction. ------------------Larry McGlynnA Tribute to Apollo
I was wondering if anyone knew any more about these models? I've only seen three others of these come onto the market, all from the collections of Apollo mission commanders. I believe it was Pete Conrad's that sold for $26k and then Al Shepard's, and finally Dave Scott's.
Were these only presented to mission commanders that used the LM? ...meaning there are nine of these?
Noah
Good question. I recall the Apollo 11 astronauts each having one made by Cartier; Mike Collins' was sold at auction a couple of years ago; lot # 588 Aurora auction Novemebr 2003.
Regards,
Rick
Robert, if you find that photo of Mitchell with a silver LM I'd be interested in seeing it. Do you remember where it sold?
quote:Originally posted by mensax:Robert, if you find that photo of Mitchell with a silver LM I'd be interested in seeing it. Do you remember where it sold?
As you can see, it is an archival photo and not one taken for a sale. It does however, establish that the models were presented to more than just the commander.
What a great photo Robert. It appears that Mitchell is very pleased with the model.
------------------Larry McGlynnA Tribute to Apollo
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