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Space Exploration Memorabilia
2 Lots
 Lot 13. “Earth Rise” Jar by the Wife of Astronaut Owen Garriott. In 1973, as part of the Skylab 3 mission, Garriott set a record for time in space. Subsequently, his wife put her considerable artistic talents to work to create a series of jars and pots representing the Moon’s surface and its relationship to Earth. This wonderful hand-made black porcelain jar, approximately 5.5” tall, features fine detailing, including gray, blue and white specks of ceramic sand representing the Moon’s surface. Rhinestones designate lunar landing spots. Tiny footprints represent Neil Armstrong walk on the lunar surface, the first by any Earthling. The Earth is depicted on the lid of the jar. Hold the jar at arm’s-length in a tilted position, rotate it slowly, and the Earth “rises,” just as it did for the Moon’s astronaut visitors. The jar, which is mint, is signed and copyrighted by Mrs. Garriott. On Skylab 3, Owen Garriott spent 60 days in space, more than double the previous record. He was also aboard Spacelab 1 in 1983. He appears in the Ultima II computer game, which his son Richard created. In 2008, Richard went into space as a tourist aboard Soyuz TMA-13, becoming the first U.S. citizen to follow a parent into space. This attention-grabbing jar will make an excellent addition to a space-age collection!
Winning Bid $222.
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 Lot 14. Buzz Aldrin Autograph on a Replica of the Plaque Left on the Moon on July 20, 1969. That day, Neil Armstrong and Aldrin became the first humans to set foot on the Moon. They left behind a plaque declaring “We Came in Peace for All Mankind.” The replica plaque, which is 9” x 8” mounted on a 10 ½” x 13” wood-grain backing, has the facsimile signatures of President Nixon, Armstrong, Aldrin and Michael Collins. In addition, Aldrin has placed a large, bold gem mint 10 autograph in the lower right corner of the plaque, which is No. 306 of 750. He was the Lunar Module pilot for Apollo 11, the first manned flight to the Moon. Autograph authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $218.
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