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Topic: [Goldberg] Space memorabilia (July 2018)
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42988
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 06-19-2018 09:35 AM
   
From Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers: The Goldberg space memorabilia auction is scheduled for Sunday, July 1, 2018, 10 a.m. Pacific time.Every space sale is unique and this one has some outstanding and historic items. In fact, some are one of a kind like the prototype grappling hook to aid in recovery of the Apollo Command Module. Some we have never seen before – like the spectacular Apollo 17 flown flag display presented to a senior and longtime NASA director upon his retirement. There are several seldom seen Apollo recovery ship jackets and hats included. These are from a flight director’s private collection (Apollo 9, 11, 12, 13 and 14). Five Apollo program food packages (and a towel). A fun presentation piece, likely one of a kind – a section of the flight control room handrail made into a large fishing lure as a retirement gift to a flight director. From the shuttle era there is a unique piece of hardware – an Instrument Pointing System (IPS) and payload Electronics Assembly (PEA) that was likely flown. And of course, many more. |
1202 Alarm
Member Posts: 436
From: Switzerland & France
Registered: Nov 2003
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posted 06-19-2018 01:05 PM
Well, ten lots of Apollo 11 Flown Thermal Mylar Film Coating "Kapton" Foils in that auction, with some large pieces, and while they "Comes with exceptional provenance and COA," that's it. No explanation, no names or mention.I understand we can't have Ken Havekotte COAs every time, but why keeping the provenance hidden in the catalogue, especially if it's so "exceptional"? |
SpaceAholic
Member Posts: 4437
From: Sierra Vista, Arizona
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 06-19-2018 01:15 PM
From the shuttle era there is a unique piece of hardware – an Instrument Pointing System (IPS) and payload Electronics Assembly (PEA) that was likely flown. "Likely flown" is another red flag. There is no supporting documentation cited in the lot description, just an assumption (even thought multiple instantiations of the PEA were manufactured and resident within NASA's logistic network as spares). Just as likely to be "not flown." |
denali414
Member Posts: 593
From: Raleigh, NC
Registered: Aug 2017
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posted 07-01-2018 01:25 PM
WOW... some of these prices are eye opening: $4,200 for a Apollo 11 crew signed picture, $2000 for five food packages, $2,500 for a piece of Apollo 11 Kapton foil. |
holcombeyates
Member Posts: 243
From: UK
Registered: Dec 2010
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posted 07-01-2018 03:43 PM
And $5,000 for an Apollo 17 lucite... that’s pretty strong. |
SpaceAholic
Member Posts: 4437
From: Sierra Vista, Arizona
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 07-01-2018 05:02 PM
The lucite is a bit suspect if not atypical — aside from the fact that it bears the incorrect launch date. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42988
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 07-01-2018 05:23 PM
If indeed it was one of the acrylic presentations made for the flight controllers (as suggested by the auction description), then the launch date is not incorrect: Apollo 17 launched at 11:33 p.m. Central on Dec. 6, 1972. |
SpaceAholic
Member Posts: 4437
From: Sierra Vista, Arizona
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 07-01-2018 05:46 PM
If true would have deviated from standard practice of the period (which referenced EST for launch). |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42988
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 07-01-2018 07:22 PM
It was the first (crewed) launch where there was a date difference between the Cape and Houston. There was no prior precedent for mementos created by/for the Manned Spacecraft Center. |
SpaceAholic
Member Posts: 4437
From: Sierra Vista, Arizona
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 07-01-2018 08:16 PM
I was referring to the practice more broadly as it pertained to official recording and documentation of Apollo launches (even at JSC). |
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