20 Posts

Category: Science & Technology

• AuctionDaily

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  RR Auction Traces the History and Evolution of Apple Products in Upcoming Sale

  Today known as the world’s largest company and one of the world’s most valuable brands, Apple Inc. was once an unknown partnership founded by two college dropouts. Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs met in 1971, united by a shared interest in electronics. Their first inventions were turned down multiple times…

  Aug 21, 23

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  Lion And Unicorn Auction House Will Be Offering Authentic NASA And Space Memorabilia On May 18, 2023 At 2 PM EDT

  The fascination with space has captured the hearts and minds of people for decades. From the early days of space exploration to the current era of private space travel, there are countless artifacts and memorabilia that have been produced along the way. For those who are passionate about space, collecting…

  May 12, 23

• La Gazette Drouot

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  A 16th-Century Astrolabe Positioned Under a Lucky Star

  This astrolabe weaves its golden thread on the roads of Renaissance Europe and expands the very limited corpus of Michael Piquer's instruments. The winds should be favorable. European gilt brass astrolabe attributed to Michael Piquer, dated 1543, diam. 19.1 cm/7.5 in, h. 21.3 cm/ 8.3 in (without ring), thickness: 0.9…

  Jan 30, 23

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  Auction of Historic Vintage Space Photographs Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Project Apollo

  As NASA looks again to the moon 50 years after the final Apollo 17 mission, groundbreaking works from the collection of Victor Martin-Malburet offer a timely and historic invitation to reflect on the evolving legacy of Project Apollo and its resounding impacts on art, science, and human potential. Wright and…

  Oct 19, 22

• AuctionDaily

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  Hit the Motherlode with Stunning Minerals Shimmering in Heritage Nature & Science Auction

  Event also features strong selection of Meteorites, Fossils, Gemstones and Lapidary Arts DALLAS, Texas (June 2, 2021) – A wide array of Natural History collectibles will find new homes in Heritage Auctions’ curated Nature & Science Signature Auction June 17. “This auction has an incredible array of quality treasures across all categories…

  Jun 11, 21

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  Dropping a Dime on Coin-Op Machines With Potter & Potter Auctions’ Gabe Fajuri

  Potter & Potter Auctions’ Gabe Fajuri. Image from the auction house. Get ready to play at Potter & Potter Auctions' May 29th, 2021 coin-op machines sale! This exciting event will be in the company's newly relocated Chicago area gallery. It’ll be the first event the auction house has held in…

  May 24, 21

• AuctionDaily

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  A Large, Important, Museum-quality Meteorite, 394 Pounds, 4 Billion+ Years Old, Will Be Offered Online By Gallery 63 On Tuesday, April 6th

  The meteorite is comprised of various platinum group metals. Based on that alone, it’s valued at close to a half million dollars, but its real value is in its history and, more important, in its rarity. Massive and Important 394lb Sikhote-Alin Meteorite ATLANTA, Ga. – A museum-quality, 394-pound meteorite –…

  Mar 31, 21

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  Meteorites at Auction: A Category Spotlight

  How much do meteorites sell for at auction? And how often are they made available? Sericho Pallasitic Meteorite Sphere. Photo by Bonhams. Sericho, Kenya’s only rocks are meteorites. So many litter the ground south of town that elders reminisce about playing on mounds of them when they were children. A…

  Nov 27, 20

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  Collectors seeking rare antique gambling machines hit the jackpot at Morphy’s $5M Coin-Op & Advertising sale featuring Mel Getlan collection, Oct. 29-31

  Only known example of showstopping Caille ‘Triple Centaur’ musical upright slot machine claims top-lot honors at $240,000 5¢/25¢/5¢ CAILLE BROTHERS TRIPLE CENTAUR MUSICAL UPRIGHT SLOT MACHINE DENVER, Pa. – Morphy’s high-stakes Oct. 29-31 auction of antique coin-op machines and early advertising tallied a whopping $5 million, with the only known…

  Nov 17, 20

• AuctionDaily

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  The Spookiest Items Coming to Auction This Halloween

  Halloween may look different during a public health crisis, but many auction houses are still bringing the spirit of the season to bidders. Auction Daily surveyed the offerings to find the spookiest lots. Ghosts at Morton Subastas  October 29th, 2020 at 8:00 PM EDT Mariana Yampolsky, La novia fantasma, 1999.…

  Oct 26, 20

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  67 Million Years Old “Stan” the T. Rex Highlights Christie’s 20th Century Evening Sale

  Stan, the T. Rex. Photo by the AP/Mary Altaffer. Part-time paleontologist and a plumber and electrician by occupation, Stan Sacrison’s deep interest in fossils began in the 1960s when he found his first dinosaur bone. Sacrison was eight at the time, and he hasn’t stopped since. In the spring of…

  Sep 28, 20

• EIN Presswire

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  Grant Zahajko will conduct an auction dedicated to NASA, space and aviation collectibles on October 1st, live and online

  The sale will be led by the outstanding lifetime collection of the late Bill Endicott, plus a golf ball signed by America’s very first astronaut, Alan Shepard. Golf ball signed by America’s very first man in space, Alan Shepard (est. $4,000-$6,000). Shepard signed it for the consignor – a former…

  Sep 15, 20

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  One of the Largest Pieces of the Moon Found on Earth Lands in Upcoming Heritage Auctions Event

  A 5-pound Martian meteorite is also for sale in August 7 Nature & Science auction NWA 8641 Lunar Meteorite: Large Piece of the Moon DALLAS, Texas (August 4, 2020) – No hyperbole is necessary here, nor breathless embellishment. This lot in Heritage Auctions’ August 7 Nature & Science event is nothing less than…

  Aug 4, 20

• Art Daily

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  2001: A Space Odyssey suit and Neil Armstrong's Apollo 11 control stick each sold for $370,000

  The spacesuit was estimated to fetch between $200,000 and 300,000. LOS ANGELES, CA.- Julien’s Auctions had liftoff of its two-day blockbuster Hollywood and Space exploration memorabilia event Hollywood: Legends & Explorers, Friday, July 17 & Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Julien’s Auctions in Beverly Hills and live online at juliensauctions.com. Over 900…

  Jul 19, 20

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  'Top Gun' helmet and 'Alien' spaceship in Hollywood props auction

  Items up for auction at the Prop Store Auction in late August are on display at the Prop Store in Valencia, California on July 15, 2020 including the 11-foot Nostromo, the principal filming model miniature space craft from Ridley Scott's science fiction film "Alien", estimated at $300,000 - 500,000 USD.…

  Jul 15, 20

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  Parts from the Apollo 11 Columbia Command Module Are Coming to Auction

  Julien’s Auctions presents controls used by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins on their first-to-the-moon mission. Photo of Earth taken during the Apollo 11 space mission. The Apollo 11 space mission fulfilled the late President John F. Kennedy's 1961 goal to put a man on the moon before the…

  Jul 9, 20

• Art Daily

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  Morphy's hits the jackpot with $3M auction of antique coin-op machines, advertising

  Mills ‘Twin Chicago’ double upright slot machine that accepts both quarters (‘Two Bits’) and nickels, with musical attachment. All original from top to bottom and inside out. Sold within estimate for $79,950. DENVER, PA.- For many collectors, Morphy’s Coin-op and Antique Advertising Auction originally scheduled for March and delayed until June 20-21 due…

  Jul 8, 20

• Art Daily

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  Iconic '2001: A Space Odyssey' suit to hit auction block

  The spacesuit is conservatively estimated to fetch between $200,000 and 300,000.by Maggy Donaldson NEW YORK(AFP).- The elusive "2001: A Space Odyssey" spacesuit believed to have been worn by Dr. David Bowman when he "killed" HAL in the groundbreaking 1968 film goes on the auction block next month. The highlight of a…

  Jun 29, 20

• ArtFixDaily

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  Miller & Miller's May 9th auction featured everything from antique sewing machines to car hood ornaments

  NEW HAMBURG, Ontario, Canada – An exceedingly rare Dominion Cartridge Company ammunition board, produced in Canada in the 1930s, sold for $4,500, and antique and vintage sewing machines from the world-class collection of Carl Koenig brought nice high prices in an online Signs, Toys & Historic Objects auction held May…

  May 15, 20

• Art Daily

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  Sotheby's to hold vintage barware auction commemorating the 100th anniversary of Prohibition

  James Dixon & Sons Binocular Double Spirit Flask. James Dixon & Sons. Aluminum and leather covered, circa 1930s. Estimate $800/1,200. Courtesy Sotheby's. Sotheby’s will present 100 Years – Prohibition in America, an online auction celebrating the beauty, ingenuity and design of barware and fine silver that was inspired both practically and…

  Apr 29, 20