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Lot #6289
Apollo 14 Lunar Surface-Flown 14K Gold Pendant - From the Personal Collection of Edgar Mitchell

"Carried aboard the lunar module 'Antares' during my Apollo XIV exploration of the moon"—a 14K gold medallion presented by LMP Mitchell to his mother-in-law

Estimate: $25000+

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Description

"Carried aboard the lunar module 'Antares' during my Apollo XIV exploration of the moon"—a 14K gold medallion presented by LMP Mitchell to his mother-in-law

Appealing 14K gold pendant carried to the lunar surface on Apollo 14 by LMP Edgar Mitchell, measuring 1.25˝ in diameter, featuring an amethyst-colored stone at the center of an engraved star within a star field, engraved on the reverse, "Apollo 14," and hallmarked above, "14K." The pendant is attached to a double-ringed charm bracelet marked on the clasp: "1/20 12K GF." Mitchell presented the flown pendant to his mother-in-law shortly after the flight, and describes the flown pendant in an included TLS, signed "Edgar D. Mitchell," one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, July 30, 1971, addressed to "Mother Randall," in part: "This letter will certify that the gold medallion described below was carried aboard the lunar module 'Antares' during my Apollo XIV exploration of the moon, January 31, 1971 to February 9, 1971…The medallion was carried specifically as an item of memorabilia for you." In overall fine condition, with intersecting folds to the letter.




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

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Space
  • Dates: September 26, 2024 - October 24, 2024