Apollo 14 Flown Heatshield Desk Set - From the Personal Collection

From the personal collection of Apollo 14 LMP Edgar Mitchell—a substantial segment of flown heat shield from the Apollo 14 spacecraft, measuring approximately 2.5˝ x .5˝ x .75˝ and encased in a 3˝ x 1.25˝ x 1.5˝ Lucite block, displayed on a polished black marble base, measuring 10˝ x 5˝ x 1˝. The base features two pen/pencil holders and an engraved plaque: "Apollo XIV Spacecraft 110, Capt. A. B. Shepard, Maj. S. A. Roosa, Cmdr. E. D. Mitchell, Launch Date: January 31, 1971." Includes one of the gold-tone pens from the desk set; the other is missing. In overall fine condition, with some tarnishing to the plaque. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Karlyn Mitchell, the daughter of Edgar Mitchell.

Estimate:$5,000

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