AN EXTRATERRESTRIAL CRYSTAL BALL — TRANSITIONAL SEYMCHAN METEORITE SPHERE

Lot 89
24.05.2023 14:00UTC +00:00
Classic
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£ 10 080
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Lieu de l'événementRoyaume-Uni, London
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Lot 89 | AN EXTRATERRESTRIAL CRYSTAL BALL — TRANSITIONAL SEYMCHAN METEORITE SPHERE
Valeur estimée
£ 10 000 – 15 000
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 throughout the iron-nickel matrix which has been etched to reveal the beautiful metallic crystalline structure. Supported on stand. Modern cutting.

23/8in. (6cm.) diameter
with stand: 51/2in. (14 cm.) high

533g.
Adresse de l'enchère CHRISTIE'S
8 King Street, St. James's
SW1Y 6QT London
Royaume-Uni
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10.05.2023 – 24.05.2023
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