Lot 604
ASTP, 1975, FLOWN "Tablespoon" (7") This stainless steel spoon was made by "Community" as marked on the stem. The spoon has a bilingual "Apollo/Soyuz" engraved on the top of the handle with a NASA meatball emblem alongside. It is also engraved: " DMP (Docking Module Pilot) - Donald K. Slayton" on the back. All members of Apollo and ASTP flights had their own silverware (knife, fork and spoon), similarly engraved, on their flights and each piece is unique.
After the flight, this spoon was given to a member of the Deke's family and has been in his safety deposit box ever since. A certificate of authenticity from the family member is included.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500.
Ex. the astronaut Donald "Deke" Slayton Family collection.
|
| |
| Realized $1,438 |
