PRECISION NASA-LANGLEY MERCURY SPACE MODEL. (Bonhams)

Model of the Mercury spacecraft, stainless steel and brass, 12½ inches tall. Includes the escape tower rocket assembly, with four rocket nozzles attached to the base of the rocket casing. The escape tower lattice structure seemingly brass painted black. The entire escape rocket assembly attaches to the spacecraft's top section with metal studs. 3-inch circular wood base. DOES NOT INCLUDE ORIGINAL WOODEN CASE. SPACECRAFT AS DISPLAYED ONLY.

This model most likely was made by the same team of machinists who milled stainless steel Mercury spacecraft wind tunnel models for tests at the NASA-Langley Research center during the late 1950s and early 1960s.

(Bonhams)

Second picture displays a similar model that was auctioned off though Bonhams in 2009 for reference purpose only. It is a screenshot not actual item being sold. All other pictures of the model are of the model currently for sale. No distinguishing labels, trademark or engravings visible. Purchased from an estate sale along with other items. I do not have any official documents or other forms to certify the authenticity of this item other than research and the Bonhams site online that has similar item that was auctioned off in 2009. Description displayed is copied from the Bonhams website description of the item auctioned in 2009. The description matches the current item for sale  in entirety.