A SERICHO METEORITE SPHERE — AN EXTRATERRESTRIAL CRYSTAL BALL

Lot 87
24.05.2023 14:00UTC +00:00
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£ 6 930
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ID 966785
Lot 87 | A SERICHO METEORITE SPHERE — AN EXTRATERRESTRIAL CRYSTAL BALL
Estimate value
£ 3 000 – 5 000
This specimen originates from a Sericho meteorite sample that underwent a number of stages of cutting and then grinding and polishing in a sphere-making device. The crystalline habit of the alloys comprising Sericho's iron-nickel matrix are seen to great effect adding to the complexity of this three-dimensional presentation. Amber-hued peridot crystals are suspended throughout the iron-nickel matrix.

diameter: 23/8in. (6cm.)
217g.
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