nine different locations (KSC, JSC, Langley, etc.) and four different images: Apollo 11 Crew, Lunar Walk, Apollo 15, Skylab. Since that first glass I have purchased 19 variations. When eBay started, I found that there were many variations of this glass. It had no location and the image of the Apollo 11 crew on the inside. I purchased the first glass at the Goddard Space Flight Center in the mid 70's. The glasses are unique as they all have the Apollo 11 plaque on the front, and an image printed on the inside. I came across this old thread and wondered if anyone could help to identify the manufacturer of these glasses. They are in the loft, but from memory I think I have a Shuttle stein, ASTP mug and small Skylab tanakard. I have a few pottery mugs that I think I got from Space Photos back in the 70's. I have a couple dozen that have worked their way onto my shelves over the years. The oldest is a pair of drinking glasses with Titan I missles on them. I have that same mug from the Hornet but instead of Aldrin's signature, mine says Hugh Gage in gold. One side features the USS Horner recovery emblem, and this mug was probably given to Aldrin in a period of time shortly after the recovery. A ceramic coffee mug, 5" tall and 4½" diameter at the base, from the personal collection of Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin. Perhaps unknowable, but I've always wondered. Can't seem to resist, either!įor those who might know what the protocol for mug presentations was at the time, is this something that would have really been used by Aldrin on the recovery vessel (implying in-quarantine) or was it more likely a post-Hornet, post-release gift? I also use my Apollo 11 glass for a sip of rum and Coca Cola. I have NASA Wallops Island, National Air and Space Museum Wright Flyer, Huntsville Rocket Science, and my all time favorite, Rhinebeck Airdrome in my current coffee/tea cup rotation. I have sipped a beer or two from it and it functions perfectly, just like Apollo 16. It's just a classy looking piece of usable space memorabilia, and it looks good on the shelf. It has gold trim and appears to be high quality although I know nothing about ceramics. One of my favorite pieces is an Apollo 16 porcelain beer mug with just the patch emblem on it. I just did a quick count of what I can see on my office wall and came up with 90 different cups, mugs, steins, shot glasses etc. Another, which either is in storage or is "somewhere" is a mug that was issued for the then-forthcoming first shuttle flight from Vandenberg AFB. One is a mug with the space shuttle Enterprise Approach and Landing Test program emblem on front and the name of Ozzie Reid's wife on back. I have two items I picked up, although it's not my main interest. That (non-space fan) was not all that impressed. I once had Buzz sign one of the Apollo 11 Wedgwood plates as a gift for someone. I have a few glasses, shot glasses, mugs, and plates. One is an Al Worden stein with the inscription, "Let me assure you that at no time during my 75 lunar orbits did I see a Bavarian behind the moon." I also have one of Buzz Aldrin's Air Force mugs. I don't have many in my collection, but there are a few mugs that I felt inclined to acquire. And meals are tastier when served on a space-themed plate too! Space & Rocket Center, or a vintage ascent/entry mug from mission control. Special drinks go into a space mug - maybe one from the U.S. I love the inexpensive Apollo glasses found on eBay and use those for my everyday drinking. Just wondering how many others there are in the space collecting community. I'm still unpacking my space stuff and trying to make some order of it all, so I'm not really sure how much I have or where any holes are - so don't ask for any stats right now. Topic: Collecting space mugs and glasswareĪre there any others out there that have the same passion for collecting space mugs and glasses? The bulk of my drinkware items are the coffee mugs. Profile | register | preferences | faq | search Collecting space mugs and glassware - collectSPACE: Messages
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