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December 2015 Hong Kong Auction - Sess. A-C 8-9 December 2015
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CHINA. Spaceship Nut From 1st Chinese Space Flight, November 19, 1999. AS MADE.
Launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (JSLC) located in the Gobi desert, the Shenzhou 1 was the first unmanned launch of the Shenzhou spacecraft and marked the beginning of China's ambitious space program in November of 1999. By the fifth launch of the Shenzhou, the Chinese had successfully placed an astronaut (Yang Liwei) into orbit in 2003. This was a remarkable achievement as it transpired less than four years from the launch of the Shenzhou 1 spacecraft. A very limited number of items carried aboard the spacecraft in 1999 are available as space memorabilia. The piece offered here is an actual piece of the spacecraft, a nut that was used to assemble the instrument case on the Shenzhou 1. It has been encased within an attractive leaded crystal globe trophy which bears engravings by all the relevant authorities attesting to its authenticity, as well as certification indicating it is serial numbered as 65 of of a total 73 space nuts from the program. Also included is the notarized certificate of authenticity issued by the Beijing Notary Public Office of The People's Republic of China. This highly prized historical piece of Chinese space memorabilia is suitable for prominent display in the home or office, and is worthy of consideration by anyone with an interest in this rapidly developing collector niche. AS MADE.
Estimate: $5000.00- $10000.00
Launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (JSLC) located in the Gobi desert, the Shenzhou 1 was the first unmanned launch of the Shenzhou spacecraft and marked the beginning of China's ambitious space program in November of 1999. By the fifth launch of the Shenzhou, the Chinese had successfully placed an astronaut (Yang Liwei) into orbit in 2003. This was a remarkable achievement as it transpired less than four years from the launch of the Shenzhou 1 spacecraft. A very limited number of items carried aboard the spacecraft in 1999 are available as space memorabilia. The piece offered here is an actual piece of the spacecraft, a nut that was used to assemble the instrument case on the Shenzhou 1. It has been encased within an attractive leaded crystal globe trophy which bears engravings by all the relevant authorities attesting to its authenticity, as well as certification indicating it is serial numbered as 65 of of a total 73 space nuts from the program. Also included is the notarized certificate of authenticity issued by the Beijing Notary Public Office of The People's Republic of China. This highly prized historical piece of Chinese space memorabilia is suitable for prominent display in the home or office, and is worthy of consideration by anyone with an interest in this rapidly developing collector niche. AS MADE.
Estimate: $5000.00- $10000.00