Lot 812
11 2/3 Pound Campo del Cielo Iron-Nickel Meteorite. This 7"x3¾" x 4" iron-nickel meteorite, weighing a hefty 11.67 pounds, has an aesthetically sculpted shape with a central "peak" as well as many small thumb prints called regmaglypts. It stands upright on its own with a central peak. The best specimens of Campos known as "new" Campos have been found higher up the mountain from the older ones that were found in a valley. Campo del Cielo translates as "Valley of the Sky" and fell more than 4,000 years ago in Argentina. These meteorites were written about by Spanish explorers in 1576 and a huge 60 ton meteorite was taken back to Spain and melted down for its iron. This large, highly desirable meteorite should elicit much bidding. Add $30 for domestic shipping.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,600.
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| Realized $1,955 |
