Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 52

Manuscript, Collectibles and Aerospace Auction

Skylab

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 596		Skylab, 1973, FLOWN US Flag (6x4") mounted on a multicolor presentation certificate (11x14") that reads, in part: "This flag was flown aboard the Skylab space station 1973-1973". The certificate shows the usual uniform aging and the flag shows extensive adhesive bleed as is normal. Attractive and seldom available. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $437
Lot 597		Skylab Program, 1973, Fire Extinguisher Nozzle (4.5x1.5") The included certificate of authenticity reads: "When launched, the Skylab Module carried several Fire Extinguishers, similar to those carried in the Apollo Command Module. The only difference was a two-piece rigid nozzle in place of the single flexible nozzle flown in the Apollo Command Module. The flown extinguishers were destroyed during reentry of the Skylab Module…". There is a manufacturer's mark engraved on the locking bolt of this nozzle that reads: "Crawford Pat'd, Swagelok - 316". A fascinating artifact of an often overlooked series of flights. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $150
Lot 598		Skylab, 1973, Fire Extinguisher Nozzle (4.5x1.5") The included certificate of authenticity reads: "When launched, the Skylab Module carried several Fire Extinguishers, similar to those carried in the Apollo Command Module. The only difference was a two-piece rigid nozzle in place of the single flexible nozzle flown in the Apollo Command Module. The flown extinguishers were destroyed during reentry of the Skylab Module…". There is a manufacturer's mark engraved on the locking bolt of this nozzle that reads: "Crawford Pat'd, Swagelok - 316". A fascinating artifact of an often overlooked series of flights. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $150
Lot 599		Skylab 2, 1973, FLOWN Fire Extinguisher "Rupture Burst Disc" & "Bottom Fill Port Plug". As removed, postflight, from the Command Module (CM 116) fire extinguisher (ID Number ME 280-0010-0006, SN 652570008 MMM) flown on the flight. A certificate of authenticity from the NASA Subsystem Manager who rendered each extinguisher sale for post-flight display, is included. Unique. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $219
Lot 600		Skylab Program, 1973, FLOWN, Original Skylab Debris (1x1x.5") This fascinating piece of charcoal debris was recovered in Australia after the Skylab fell out of orbit in 1979. A 1981 handwritten personal letter is included that reads, in part: "…the purpose of this letter is to send you this small piece of Skylab we promised you. It landed on the S'th Coast of W. A. in July 1979 in a place called ESPERANCE. I think we told you how Neville and another fellow found some fragments. I do hope it arrives safely to you. We have only sent 6 pieces to our friends out of Australia…". While we have seen, and offered, many commercial, lucite preparations of Skylab debris, this piece, complete with its padded Australian shipping envelope, original letter and "matchbox/cotton" shipping container, kind of makes the reality of "The Sky(lab) is Falling!" seem more meaningful. A great addition to any space collection. This is the first "original" piece of this debris we have seen. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $104
Lot 601		SL-2, 1973, FLOWN Insulation. Mounted in a clear lucite cylinder with descriptive card. The insulation was recovered from "crash debris" in Australia in 1979. ALSO an unflown black/white Space Shuttle tile (6x6x2"), an autographed book "Voyager" by Yeager and Rutan, plus two signed 8x10" color photos by them. A nice, diverse lot that is in excellent condition. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $133
Lot 602		Skylab 4, 1973, FLOWN Fire Extinguisher "Rupture Burst Disc". As removed, postflight, from the Command Module (CM 118) fire extinguisher (ID Number ME 280-0010-0006, SN 652570012 MMM) flown on the flight. A certificate of authenticity from the NASA Subsystem Manager who rendered each extinguisher sale for post-flight display, is included. Unique. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $161