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Topic: Moonwalker Apollo A7L glove for sale...!!!
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Rick Mulheirn
Member Posts: 4599
From: England
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 05-30-2006 01:15 PM
  
One Apollo A7L right hand EVA glove for sale, made for and used in training by, Jack Schmitt.Not unique but pretty damned rare all the same. I've seen approximately 9 such gloves for sale over the last 15 years. The most recent being a pair of Mitchell training gloves that sold at auction last year for $22,000 plus commission. Unlike many of the gloves sold at previous auctions this glove comprises outer TMG layer AND the inner pressure glove complete with wrist connect. ID label and name tag sewn inside the cuff detailing serial number, date of manufacture, contract number etc. etc. Condition shows some wear and tear but overall in good condition. Please contact me for further inmformation and photos. Bids invited over $8,500. The sale to close by Saturday June 3rd. Regards, Rick. [This message has been edited by Rick Mulheirn (edited May 30, 2006).] [This message has been edited by Rick Mulheirn (edited May 30, 2006).] |
Rick Mulheirn
Member Posts: 4599
From: England
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 05-30-2006 05:04 PM
For those interested in the glove, my apologies for being too stupid to be able to post a picture here. But if you check out the site below, and look in the Apollo hardware section you will find what I believe is the mate to the glove currently on sale.
http://www.spaceracemuseum.com/ I should point out this sale has nothing to do with Space Race Museam or Matt Thomas. I can provide pictures of the actual piece. Contact me at;
RickMul57@aol.com Regards, Rick. [This message has been edited by Rick Mulheirn (edited May 30, 2006).] |
Matt T
Member Posts: 1373
From: Chester, Cheshire, UK
Registered: May 2001
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posted 05-31-2006 03:36 AM
On behalf of Rick I'm posting pictures of the actual Schmitt glove that he's selling. If it's even half as nice as the one I own then it's probably the best spacesuit item you'll ever buy.Seriously. I took it to Dublin for the Armstrong talk a couple of years back, to show to some fellow space-nuts. These guys all ended up taking turns getting a photo with it. It's that good. (Don't worry, I won't mention any names  ) (Except yours Steve Proctor  ) I'm not involved in this sale at all, I'm just evangelical about how great these things are. Good luck if you're bidding.
Cheers,
Matt
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www.spaceracemuseum.com [This message has been edited by Matt T (edited May 31, 2006).] |
Steve Procter
Member Posts: 1031
From: Leeds, Yorkshire, UK
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 05-31-2006 03:53 AM
I KNEW I'd get involved somehow!!! I recall well sitting with the glove in my lap in a manner reminiscent of Blofeld in the Bond movies stroking his large white cat. "So Mr Bond...." Steve |
Rick Mulheirn
Member Posts: 4599
From: England
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 06-02-2006 03:30 AM
Several interested parties but no firm bids yet. It is looking likely that the first person to bid on the glove will win it!Regards, Rick. |
spacekid2
Member Posts: 202
From: San Diego, CA, USA
Registered: Jul 2004
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posted 06-03-2006 01:51 PM
Rick,
Do you mind if I just window shop:] I showed my wife the pic of the glove last night and said if I offered $8000 I could possibly purchase the glove. She looked at me and laughed. If only she understood...
Thanks for keeping my hopes up that someday there may be an Apollo glove for me.
Paul |
Rick Mulheirn
Member Posts: 4599
From: England
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 06-03-2006 03:27 PM
Tou are welcome Paul. There is still time yet to work on your wife.....Regards, Rick. |
Rick Mulheirn
Member Posts: 4599
From: England
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 06-03-2006 03:28 PM
You are welcome Paul. There is still time yet to work on your wife..... Just tell her George Clooney wore it. That should do the trick.Regards, Rick. |
Rick Mulheirn
Member Posts: 4599
From: England
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 06-04-2006 07:32 AM
Sorry guys. Many interested parties in the glove but the best offer was below the minimum acceptable to the seller.The glove has now been withdrawn from sale. My thanks to all those who got in touch. Better luck next time. Regards, Rick. |
Rick Mulheirn
Member Posts: 4599
From: England
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 06-13-2006 05:38 PM
My thanks to all the parties who expressed an interest in the Schmitt A7L EVA training glove.Please be advised the glove has been sold. Thank you. Regards, Rick. |
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