Lot 840
Large 10½ Pound Campo del Cielo Iron-Nicket Meteorite. This 7" x 4" iron-nickel meteorite weighs a hefty 10 1/2 pounds and possesses an esthetically sculpted shape with many regmaglypts (thumb prints) as well as sharp edges. Campo del Cielo translates as "Valley of the Sky" and fell more than 4000 years ago in Gran Cahco, 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. The best specimens of Campos such as this superlative specimen have been found higher up the mountains and are in better condition than those found down in the valley. Add $25 for domestic shipping.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,250.
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| Realized $805 |
