Lot 36
Lot 36
A CANYON DIABLO SLICE - FROM THE BEST PRESERVED METEORITE CRATER ON EARTH

IRON, COARSE OCTAHEDRITE METEOR CRATER, COCONINO COUNTY, ARIZONA (35°3’ N, 111°2’ W)

Price Realised GBP 3,000
Estimate
GBP 1,000 - GBP 1,500
Closed: 25 May 2021
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A CANYON DIABLO SLICE - FROM THE BEST PRESERVED METEORITE CRATER ON EARTH

IRON, COARSE OCTAHEDRITE METEOR CRATER, COCONINO COUNTY, ARIZONA (35°3’ N, 111°2’ W)

Price Realised GBP 3,000
Closed: 25 May 2021
Price Realised GBP 3,000
Closed: 25 May 2021
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The meteorite with a robust Widmanstätten pattern seen on the varnished cut face, elsewere the meteorite’s exterior surface is rendered in a slate-hued patina with chocolate-hued accents. Modern cutting.
8 x 614 x 1/4in. (20.5 x 16 x 0.5cm.)
1.06kg.
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This lot will be removed to Christie’s Park Royal. Christie’s will inform you if the lot has been sent offsite. Our removal and storage of the lot is subject to the terms and conditions of storage which can be found at Christies.com/storage and our fees for storage are set out in the table below - these will apply whether the lot remains with Christie’s or is removed elsewhere. Please call Christie’s Client Service 24 hours in advance to book a collection time at Christie’s Park Royal. All collections from Christie’s Park Royal will be by pre-booked appointment only. Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 9060 Email: cscollectionsuk@christies.com. If the lot remains at Christie’s it will be available for collection on any working day 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. Lots are not available for collection at weekends.
This lot has been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.
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