A SEYMCHAN METEORITE SPHERE — AN EXTRATERRESTRIAL CRYSTAL BALL

Lot 16
26.10.2021 00:00UTC +00:00
Classic
Vendu
£ 20 000
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Lieu de l'événementRoyaume-Uni, London
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ID 637671
Lot 16 | A SEYMCHAN METEORITE SPHERE — AN EXTRATERRESTRIAL CRYSTAL BALL
Valeur estimée
£ 10 000 – 20 000
This specimen originates from a Seymchan 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 Seymchan’s iron-nickel matrix are seen to great effect adding to the complexity of this three-dimensional presentation. Dazzling amber-hued olivine and peridot crystals are suspended as if Islands in a see of the iron-nickel matrix, which has been etched to reveal the beautiful metallic crystalline structure. Supported on stand. Modern cutting.
21/4in. (5.5cm.) diameter
761g.
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8 King Street, St. James's
SW1Y 6QT London
Royaume-Uni
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12.10.2021 – 26.10.2021
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