From the estate of Apollo 12 moonwalker Alan Bean—a collection of 11 honorary keepsakes presented to Bean during his legendary career, comprised of ceremonial keys or gifts from various cities. Items include:
- a sterling silver “Honorary Citizen of Philadelphia” presentation case, with the top engraved: “Presented to Alan L. Bean, USN, Lunar Module Pilot of Apollo Twelve By James J. Tate Mayor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Monday January 19, 1970"
- a tie clip with “City of Fort Worth, Texas” ceremonial key design; Fort Worth was Bean’s hometown
- a tie clip with “City of Fairfield, Alabama” ceremonial key design
- a tie clip with “City of Tallahassee, Florida” ceremonial key design
- a tie clip with enamel seal of the “City of Erie, Pennsylvania,” encircled with the mayor’s name
- a charm of the “City of Raleigh, North Carolina” ceremonial key, with a matching seal charm
- a 5.5˝ ceremonial key to the city of Taipei, Taiwan
- a 4˝ ceremonial key to the city of Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- a 5.75˝ ceremonial key paperweight for the city of Miamisburg, Ohio
- a 7˝ ceremonial key to the city of Mentor, Ohio
- a 7˝ ceremonial key to the city of Leachville, Arkansas
In overall fine condition, with some tarnishing to the Philadelphia case.
Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Amy Bean, the daughter of Alan Bean.
