AN AESTHETIC SIKHOTE-ALIN WITH SERRATED TERMINAL - AN EXAMPLE FROM THE LARGEST METEORITE SHOWER SINCE THE DAWN OF CIVILIZATION

Lot 64
25.05.2021 13:00UTC +00:00
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£ 4 800
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Event locationUnited Kingdom, London
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Lot 64 | AN AESTHETIC SIKHOTE-ALIN WITH SERRATED TERMINAL - AN EXAMPLE FROM THE LARGEST METEORITE SHOWER SINCE THE DAWN OF CIVILIZATION
Estimate value
£ 6 000 – 9 000
Cleavage along angular crystalline planes is evident — a testament to the monumental forces exerted on this meteorite as it punched through Earth’s atmosphere on its way to becoming this distinguished specimen from an extraordinary event — the greatest meteorite shower in modern times. The terminal point of the meteorite displays a jagged edge which runs downs the side of the specimen. Supported on custom stand.
73/4 x 101/4 x 31/2in. (19.5 x 26 x 8.5cm.)
131/2in. (34.5cm.) high on stand
10.7kg.
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