Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 45

Manuscript, Collectibles and Aerospace Auction

Models

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 616		"MERCURY ATLAS LAUNCH VEHICLE" MODEL (39x8") This black and white (NASA ?) two-part contractor's model is complete with its escape tower. It is mounted on a light brown octagonal wooden base (replacement ?) without any descriptive tag of any type. Beautifuly proportioned with some relatively minor faults on the tail fins, this model will be a welcome addition to any collection. Estimated Value $500 - 600. Ex. the NASA Administrator Jerry Hammack Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,610
Lot 617		MERCURY SPACE CAPSULE MODEL (4x2.5") This black McDonnell contractor's model (by Topping), complete with escape launch tower, is mounted on a pale blue hemisphere base (5x2") which stands for the earth. Faults, but a popular model. Estimated Value $350 - 500. Ex. the NASA Administrator Jerry Hammack Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $432
Lot 618		"GEMINI TITAN LAUNCH VEHICLE" MODEL. This clear lucite/aluminum Martin Marietta contractor's model is unlike anything we have seen before. The model is mounted on a two level blue painted metal heavy base (15.5x16.5x7") with descriptive nameplate that reads: "GEMINI / Martin Marietta / Denver Division". The model measures about 65" tall and consists of four clear lucite and/or intricately constructed machined aluminum sections culminating with a metal Gemini capsule at top. Some faults (mainly to the third section), but this model will occupy an important spot in any model collection. It is probably unique today. Estimated Value $3,500 - 5,000. Ex. the NASA Administrator Jerry Hammack Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $16,675
Lot 619		"GEMINI ATLAS AGENA TARGET VEHICLE" MODEL. A black, white, red and gray USAF, two-part contractor's model (26x4") on a square wooden base (6x6") with a black descriptive plate that reads: "NASA GEMINI PROGRAM / Gemini Atlas Agena Target Vehicle ' Scale 1/48, March 1964 / U.S. Air Force / Space Systems Division Model". Virtually pristine condition and the first model of this type that we have seen. Extremely rare. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. Ex. the NASA Administrator Jerry Hammack Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $863
Lot 620		"GEMINI AGENA TARGET VEHICLE" MODEL (22x4") This white and gray U.S. Air Force four-part contractor's model is mounted on a rectangular wooden base (7x6") with a black engraved plaque that reads: "Gemini Agena Target Vehicle, Scale 1/20, March 1964, Space Systems Division Model". The model separates into three parts and the nose cone separates into two halves vertically à la the "Angry Alligator" configuration of the Agena. Minor aging, but in excellent overall condition. An extremely rare model we have not seen before. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500. Ex. the NASA Administrator Jerry Hammack Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $891
Lot 621		"GEMINI" LAUNCH VEHICLE MODEL (20x2") This black and white, four-part Martin contractor's model (Topping) is mounted on a rectangular 5x4" black lucite base that is engraved, in silver "Gemini/Martin". There is a faded red "Dymo label "HAMMACK" on the base. The model is in pristine condition except for a small .5 inch crack on the second stage bottom edge. A rare, attractive desk model. Estimated Value $350 - 500. Ex. the NASA Administrator Jerry Hammack Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $776
Lot 622		"GEMINI_AGENA" SPACECRAFT MODEL (18x4") This striking silver and white, three-part Lockheed contractor's model is mounted on a clear lucite/wooden base (18x5") with a metal descriptive plate that reads: "NASA Gemini-Agena Spacecraft / Lockheed Missiles & Space Company". The Gemini capsule part of the model is in excellent shape. Unfortunately, the Agena part of the model appears to have been hit by a meteorite while in orbit and, while essentially there, is quite fragmented. This is the first example of this model we have seen so, despite its faults, we strongly recommend someone giving it a good home. Estimated Value $150 - 250. Ex. the NASA Administrator Jerry Hammack Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $483
Lot 623		Space Models, "Gemini Capsule" Desk Model (5x3") A plastic gray McDonnell Aircraft Corp. desk model mounted on a rectangular wooden base (7x5") with a metal descriptive plaque. A modern model that will fit in well with any collection. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $661
Lot 624		"PARADYNAMICS / SPACE LANDING SYSTEM" LUCITE DESK DISPLAY MODEL (4x5") This Gemini capsule-shaped clear lucite three dimensional desk display model was made by "Radioplane / A Division of Northrop"as an advertising promotion for its proposed Gemini capsule landing system. It depicts a capsule landing on land with one red/white parachute open above it. A large chip out of the bottom of the display should not detract from what is undoubtedly a rare piece of memorabilia. Estimated Value $100 - 150. Ex. the NASA Administrator Jerry Hammack Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $324
Lot 625		BALANCE OF MODEL COLLECTION. An interesting lot consisting of a vintage "GEMINI" capsule, gray and white, two part model (4x8", by Topping), but without the "St. Louis Arch" base and a modern, white Arianespace/CNES esa launch vehicle (7x1.5") model. An attractive, if mismatched, pair. Estimated Value $100 - 150. Ex. the NASA Administrator Jerry Hammack Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $120
Lot 626		"APOLLO SPACECRAFT" MODEL (12x4") This white plastic/metal, four-part North American Rockwell contractor's model (by Hyatt) is mounted on a black/clear circular 7" plastic base with descriptive plate. The model is missing the top of the escape tower and the plastic is extensively toned/aged as usual. Well preserved otherwise and a nice addition to your collection. Estimated Value $150 - 250. Ex. the NASA Administrator Jerry Hammack Estate collection. View details	Realized $192
Lot 627		Apollo 17, "Lunar Rock #77017" Exact Model (6x3x5") Apollo 17 lunar rock #77017 was collected by astronauts Harrison Schmitt and Eugene Cernan in the highland area of Taurus-Littrow and is composed of Brecciated olivine gabbro. Weighing over 1700 grams, it is one of the largest rock samples returned from the moon. The lunar samples are kept in pristine conditions at the Johnson Space Center's Lunar Receiving Laboratory in Houston. The samples are vacuum packed on the lunar surface and are kept biologically pure for chemical and microphysical analysis. The samples are a national treasure and are held in vaults and examined by scientists via glove cabinets. The samples come in contact with only three materials - stainless steel, aluminum and Teflon. These materials are sterilized prior to being introduced into the cabinets. The atmosphere in the cabinets is pure nitrogen and is at a small positive pressure to prevent outside air contaminating the samples. Models such as this one are faithful replicas so that the scientists can establish their examination procedures prior to working on an actual sample. These models are made by forming an aluminum foil mold around the sample. The mold is then removed from the cabinet via an air lock and used to make a phenolic casting. The casting is painted by an artist so that it closely resembles the actual rock. Because the process is so exacting and utilizes the actual returned rock, very few of these models were actually made. Lunar rock model #77017 was presented to the consignor for his service as the Manager of the Lunar Receiving Laboratory for the Apollo 14 and 15 missions. After the Apollo 15 mission, the consignor became Ass't. Director of Space Sciences.The model has been in his possession ever since 1972. The model is mounted in a lucite/wood display case (9x7x13") with a descriptive plaque that reads: "Peter J. Armitage / Manager Lunar Receiving Laboratory / NASA/JSC / Lunar Rock Model 77017". Estimated Value $7,500 - 9,500. Ex. the NASA Senior Executive Peter Armitage collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $5,750
Lot 628		Apollo Soyuz, Misc, "Team Lotus Formula One" Model (8.5x4") This red/orange model is fully articulated and has what appears to be an ignitable exhaust at the rear. The model is marked: "D.B.G.M., Made in Germany" and "Schuco #1071, Lotus Formel 1" on the bottom. In need of professioanal cleaning otherwise as nice as the day it came out of the box. Rare. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 629		Space Models, Apollo CSM/Docking Module/Soyuz Model (5x2") This wooden 1/80 scale contractor's (?) model is mounted on a large rectangular wooden base (9x3.5") with a metal plaque that reads "Apollo CSM/Docking Module/Soyuz, 1/80 scale" without a contractor's name. The "Docking Module and Soyuz" part of the model are missing, but the CSM is in great overall condition with the usual aging. Scarce and interesting. Estimated Value $150 - 250. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $90
Lot 630		Space Model, "Space Shuttle Payload" Model (15x4.5") This Martin Marietta, two-part contractors model is mounted on a wooden base (18x7x.75") with a two-part engraved metal plaque. The first plaque has the company name, while the second plaque reads: "A Proposed Shuttle Payload". This utterly magnificant model is made of lucite, wood and metal and is highly detailed, even to the "Payload Specialists" working in one part of the model and the moveable telescope (?) on the other. This model was designed as an Atmospheric Science Facility by the company and would have taken up almost the entire payload bay of the Shuttle. For many years, this model was on display in the office of the consignor who was the Asst. Director for Space and Life Sciences at JSC. Possibly unique and an extremely important model to any collector. Estimated Value $3,500 - 5,000. Ex. the NASA Senior Executive Peter Armitage collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 631		Space Models, "Conestoga IV Launch Vehicle" Model (18x3", 14x7") This UNIQUE 1:40 scale model was built by Space Services, Inc, VP, Peter Armitage at the request of NASA. The model was displayed, alongside other NASA launch vehicle models at the 1989 Paris Airshow, and at other US and foreign launch vehicle conferences over the years. Mounted on a thick base (21x12") with descriptive engraved name plate, the model consists of a two part rocket as well as a separate, articulated trailer. When SSI was acquired by another company in 1991, the model was loaned to them for additional display. It was returned to the consignor in 1996 in whose possession it has remained ever since. Space Services, Inc. was formed by Deke Slayton (President) and Peter Armitage (VP, Programs and Conestoga Program Manager) after their retirement from NASA The company was the first private company to pursue the design and operation of space boosters for small payload delivery. The model comes in a fitted Samsonite hard sided suitcase with a large "Starfire" rocket decal on one side. This model will make an important addition to any collection. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. Ex. the NASA Senior Executive Peter Armitage collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 632		Small Rocket Prototype 3-Stage Model. 6¾" long; stainless steel body with brass fins, unscrews into 3 parts. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $348
Lot 633		Hypergolic Reactionary Steering Valve By Ford Aerospace. Estimated Value $200 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $240