Lot 1
Lot 1
A GIBEON METEORITE SPHERE

Price Realised USD 30,000
Estimate
USD 3,000 - USD 5,000
Closed: 10 Nov 2015
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A GIBEON METEORITE SPHERE

Price Realised USD 30,000
Closed: 10 Nov 2015
Price Realised USD 30,000
Closed: 10 Nov 2015
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A GIBEON METEORITE SPHERE
DISCOVERED IN NAMALAND, NAMIBIA, 1836; MODERN CUTTING
This sphere reveals in three dimensions the beautiful Widmanstätten pattern that is characteristic of the best Gibeon specimens.
2¼in. (5.7cm.) diameter
837g
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