Silver & Collectors' Items - Day 1 and Day 2 - 30th October 2012

Lot 936

The First Man on the Moon

Estimate £6,500 - £7,000

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Description

The First Man on the Moon, an 18 carat gold commemorative goblet, by A.E. Jones Birmingham 1969, number 62 from an edition of 500, tapering circular bowl, engraved with a scene of Neil Armstrong, and inscribed 'MAN ON THE MOON 03.56 HRS JULY 21st 1969,' on a baluster stem on a raised circular foot inscribed 'ONE SMALL STEP FOR MAN-ONE GIANT LEAP FOR MANKIND', height 13.3cm, approx. weight of gold 256.9g (8.1 troy oz), in a fitted case with a certificate, plus a matching silver goblet, approx. weight of silver 4oz.