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Auction results: Top 10 Space sales in 2017

Robert Eaton
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Buzz Aldrin's Apollo 11 Cartier solid gold Lunar Module replica, sold by RR Auction

Top 10 Space sales: RR Auction had a wonderful 2017, with three auctions focusing on space exploration. We got to work with great people like moonwalker Dave Scott, NASA engineer Dan Schaiewitz, “Meteorite Man” Geoff Notkin, the family of Bill Lende (a lifelong collector of space memorabilia), other private collectors, and more.

We’re proud of the record-setting – and in some cases, record-shattering – results we achieved for our consignors. Here are our “out of this world” Top 10 Space sales (click image to enlarge):

Buzz Aldrin's Apollo 11 Cartier solid gold Lunar Module replica, sold by RR Auction
Buzz Aldrin’s Apollo 11 Cartier solid gold Lunar Module replica, sold by RR Auction for $149,862.
Apollo 11 Flown Command Module Columbia Rescue Arrow from Crew Hatch, sold by RR Auction
Apollo 11 Flown Command Module Columbia Rescue Arrow from Crew Hatch, sold by RR Auction for $147,572.
Apollo 11 crew-signed flown flag presentation, sold by RR Auction
Apollo 11 crew-signed flown flag presentation, sold by RR Auction $120,693.
Alan Shepard's Apollo 14 Vacheron Constantin watch, sold by RR Auction
Alan Shepard’s Apollo 14 Vacheron Constantin watch, sold by RR Auction for $81,312.
RL-10 rocket engine, sold by RR Auction
RL-10 rocket engine, sold by RR Auction for $78,346.

Top 10 Space sales in 2017:

Buzz Aldrin’s Apollo 11 Cartier solid gold Lunar Module replica: $149,862
Apollo 11 flown Command Module Columbia rescue arrow: $147,572
Apollo 11 crew-signed flown flag presentation: $120,693
Alan Shepard’s Apollo 14 Vacheron Constantin watch: $81,312
RL-10 rocket engine: $78,346
Apollo 11 LM flown page with Neil Armstrong notations: $78,346
Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 lunar orbit-flown CSM systems data book: $60,995
Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 lunar surface-used contour map: $54,879
Satellite light model: $39,946
Gennady Padalka’s flown Omega Speedmaster Pro watch: $39,458

Apollo 11 LM flown page with Neil Armstrong notations, sold by RR Auction
Apollo 11 LM flown page with Neil Armstrong notations, sold by RR Auction for $78,346.
Dave Scott's Apollo 15 lunar orbit-flown CSM systems data book, sold by RR Auction
Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 lunar orbit-flown CSM systems data book, sold by RR Auction for $60,995.
Dave Scott's Apollo 15 lunar surface-used contour map, sold by RR Auction
Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 lunar surface-used contour map, sold by RR Auction for $54,879.
Satellite light model, sold by RR Auction
Satellite light model, sold by RR Auction for $39,946.
Gennady Padalka's flown Omega Speedmaster Pro watch, sold by RR Auction
Gennady Padalka’s flown Omega Speedmaster Pro watch, sold by RR Auction for $39,458.

Thanks to everyone who helped us grow our Space category to these stellar heights! We’re excited about 2018 and are always looking for new Rare and Remarkable items to share with our buyers. Do you have an artifact or collection you’d like to discuss? Contact us here!

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