Lot #7281

Apollo 14 Lunar Surface 14K Gold Pendant [Attested Flown] - From the Personal Collection of Edgar Mitchell

Description

14K gold medallion carried to the lunar surface on Apollo 14 by LMP Edgar Mitchell for presentation to his mother

Appealing 14K gold pendant carried to the lunar surface on Apollo 14 by LMP Edgar Mitchell (attested as flown by Mitchell's daughter), measuring 1.25˝ in diameter, featuring an aquamarine-colored stone at the center of an engraved star within a star field, engraved on the reverse, "Apollo 14," and hallmarked above, "14K." Accompanied by a handwritten note attesting to its flown status: "This is the pendant Edgar Mitchell took to the moon for his mother, however he never substantiated the fact w/ documentation in writing."

Mitchell also carried a similar 14K gold pendant (with amethyst-colored stone) on Apollo 14 for his mother-in-law, sold by RR Auction in October 2024. That pendant included a letter signed by Mitchell, certifying that it was carried to the moon aboard the Lunar Module 'Antares.' Notably, his mother, Ollidean Margaret Mitchell (née Arnold), was born in March 1911, making aquamarine her birthstone. Evidently, Mitchell had these custom-made golden pendants produced and carried them to the moon for presentation as unique, precious lunar-landed gifts.




Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Karlyn Mitchell, the daughter of Edgar Mitchell.

Auction Info

• Auction Title: Space Exploration
• Dates: March 24, 2025 - April 17, 2025